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India on the High Seas: Hormuz and the Future of Maritime Security

Vice Admiral R.B. Pandit, former Commander-in-Chief of India's Strategic Forces Command, assesses the maritime consequences of the Iran conflict and...

13.04.2026 4

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The War on Oil: Iran Conflict and the Global Energy Crisis

Adi Imsirovic has 35 years of experience in global energy markets. He says the current disruption to the Strait of Hormuz represents the gravest...

23.03.2026 8

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Gulf War 3.0: The Iran Conflict Spreads to South Asia

Host Tushar Shetty sits down with Siddhant Kishore to examine the impact of the Iran conflict on South Asia.

09.03.2026 10

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Nepal’s Gen Z Election

Biswas Baral discusses the Gen Z Revolution, the new crop of favorites – headed by Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah – and the fate of the old...

23.02.2026 100

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Bangladesh’s Make or Break Election

Discussing the competing electoral alliances, the long shadow of the Awami League, and the challenges that the new government will face.

10.02.2026 5

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Alliance of the Betrayed: The Quiet Rise of India-EU Relations

President Trump’s hostile and erratic foreign policy actions accelerated the India-EU relationship – including a long-awaited FTA.

26.01.2026 7

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2026: The Outlook for South Asia

Michael Kugelman previews the major events to watch: upcoming elections in Bangladesh and Nepal, the India-Pakistan conflict, and ever-volatile...

13.01.2026 20

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Brothers’ War: TTP and the Pakistan-Taliban Conflict

Dr. Christine Fair joins host Tushar Shetty to explore Pakistan's failing Afghanistan strategy and the escalating TTP crisis. 

16.12.2025 30

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COP30 and South Asia

Meera Gopal joins host Tushar Shetty to examine the outcomes of COP30 in Belém, Brazil and the implications for South Asia.

09.12.2025 10

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IMEC and India’s Middle East Doctrine

Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad and John Calabrese examine India's evolving strategy in the Middle East.

20.11.2025 10

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‘Modi’s War?’ The Truth Behind the India-Russia Oil Trade

Anas Alhajji and Ajay Srivastava explore the dynamics of the India-Russia oil trade.

16.10.2025 10

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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy: A Strategic Overview

An Interview with Ambassador Touqir Hussain.

13.09.2025 20

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US-Pakistan Relations: A Conversation with Ambassador Husain Haqqani 

13.09.2025 10

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US-South Asia Relations Under Trump 2.0: An Interview with Michael Kugelman

13.09.2025 20

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Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship

Touqir Hussain, Husain Haqqani, and Michael Kugelman discuss the different phases of Pakistan's relationship with the U.S., including the current...

10.09.2025 30

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After the Revolution: Bangladesh’s Long Road to Democracy

Smruti Pattanaik, Mubashar Hasan, and Jyoti Rahman join the podcast to discuss the progress and pitfalls in the year since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

11.08.2025 10

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Hindutva International: The Globalization of Hindu Politics Outside India

Biswas Baral and Edward Anderson explore the rise of Hindu politics outside India, and how it is changing the dynamic of Hindu communities and...

15.07.2025 10

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O Kashmir: A Primer on South Asia’s Forever War

Ishtiaq Ahmed and Siddharthya Roy discuss the conflict's origins, its importance to India and Pakistan, and the evolution of the Kashmir insurgency.

17.06.2025 9

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Beyond the Tariffs: Liberation Day’s Impact on South Asia

Priyanka Bhide, Uzair Younus, Umesh Moramudali and Jyoti Rahman discuss how tariffs will impact India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

16.05.2025 10

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The Dragon-Elephant Dance: China and India’s Battle for South Asia

Yun Sun and Jagannath Panda discuss China and India's battle for influence and power projection across South Asia.

24.04.2025 9

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Gender Apartheid: The Erasure of Afghanistan’s Women and Refugee Populations

Isabelle Lassee of Amnesty International and The Diplomat's Catherine Putz discuss the state of gender apartheid in Afghanistan and the impact of...

21.03.2025 10

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Legacy of a Reformer: Manmohan Singh and India’s Economic Liberalization

Ashok Desai and Richard Rossow join host Tushar Shetty to discuss the 1991 reforms and the progress of economic liberalization and reform in India.

12.02.2025 20

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