Category: Regional and Neighbourhood
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Rising Tensions & Roiling Seas : Turmoil to our West
This webinar was a 360 degree coverage of the West Asia conflict scenario by three knowledgeable people. The canvas was large and the details are well known to most. Hence in this event we touched upon main issues which matter. More importantly we focused on India’s interests , challenges and role in this dynamic scenario.
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Afghanistan Through an Indian Prism – An Insiders Story
Mr Summer Bhasin has been to Afghanistan many times and has stayed there too since the past two decades or more. He knows Afghanistan well. In this episode he brings out various facets of Afghanistan which he has seen and experienced. He talks of an Afghanistan which is peaceful but food insecure where USA still…
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Taliban and the World
This is a must watch to understand how Taliban has stabilised in Afghanistan and is interacting with the world. Taliban has a think tank too! It does not allow Chinese workers to work in China funded projects. Anant Mishra is a powerhouse of knowledge on affairs relating to the Taliban. I learnt a lot from…
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Bangladesh and Beyond
Bangladesh beyond the recently held elections is going to be a complex situation for India to navigate. Lt Gen K J Singh (R) gave out a comprehensive exposition covering various nuances of Bangladesh, India-Bangladesh relations and India’s interests in the region. His cool and composed manner of narration was simply outstanding. The questions posed to him were…
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A Neighbourhood Scan
Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia (R) carried out a comprehensive scan of the neighbourhood and the situation as it exists today. Indian interests were discussed in detail as also what we need to do with respect to each country.
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Iran : The Shadowy Power
This discussion on Iran was totally professional. As one viewer said, for those who are uninitiated, this video will unravel the mystery called Iran. In the course of the show, it will be explained as why Iran is fighting from the shadows. If there is one nation which is emerging victorious from the Israel Hamas conflict,…
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Red Sea Attacks and Open Hour QnA
In this video I have highlighted the importance of global choke points, Bab el Mandab and the methodology adopted by Houthi’s to carry out attacks in the Red Sea. Besides this, the problem in the Panama Canal was also highlighted. Overall the next few months will see issues of supply chain disruptions cropping up. Lot…
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Global Conflicts and World Order
In this episode I have outlined the conflicts around the world and those raging around India. The troubling factor is the problem around South China Sea. The tensions there could erupt into a raging fire. If that happens, the global order would be completely upended. 2024 will be very chaotic if one goes by the…
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UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ITS IMPACT ON INDIA AND THE WORLD
I had this refreshing interview with the Indian Diaspora Europe on the Unrest in the Middle East. Chittaranjan Dubey, moderated the discussion very well. He took me from the Middle East into many issues confronting India. Covered a a wide range of topics in the end.
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Emerging Contours of Global and Indo Pacific Order
The world is wracked by debilitating conflicts and loss of human life not seen in the past two decades. Brig Arun Sahgal (R) outlined an emerging global order as a consequence of these conflicts. The new order is driven by the ideology which has emerged as important factor in global affairs. The rise of middle…
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