15 episodes

Your hosts are Atul Singh, a Rajput from India, and Glenn Carle, a Boston WASP from the US. Atul is the founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from over 90 countries. Glenn is an ex-CIA officer who retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer and the author of The Interrogator. Atul and Glenn dive deep into issues of importance for our times. Together, the Rajput and the WASP look beneath the surface and look around the corner to make sense of the world.

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Your hosts are Atul Singh, a Rajput from India, and Glenn Carle, a Boston WASP from the US. Atul is the founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from over 90 countries. Glenn is an ex-CIA officer who retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer and the author of The Interrogator. Atul and Glenn dive deep into issues of importance for our times. Together, the Rajput and the WASP look beneath the surface and look around the corner to make sense of the world.

    Make Sense of India's Mammoth Elections and Startling Results

    Make Sense of India's Mammoth Elections and Startling Results

    In this episode of "The Dialectic," Glenn Carle and Atul Singh analyze the surprising results of the recent Indian election. Atul attributes the outcome to youth voter indifference, unemployment, and regional political dynamics. He critiques the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) centralized leadership and its failure to gain the trust of Muslim voters despite welfare efforts. The discussion also covers the complexities of affirmative action and caste representation in Indian politics. Atul highlights the need for the BJP to recalibrate and address economic challenges while exploring the election's global market implications and geopolitical dynamics.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Is Japan Now Finally a Sovereign State?

    Is Japan Now Finally a Sovereign State?

    In this episode of The Dialectic, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle discuss the evolving dynamics of Japan, focusing on its sovereignty, economics, politics, and military assertiveness. They highlight Japan's recent purchase of 400 Tomahawk missiles, the development of aircraft carriers, and strategic alliances with South Korea and India. The conversation also touches on Japan's technological advancements in missile interception and robotics. Despite these positive developments, they address ongoing challenges such as Japan's aging population, low birth rates, high government debt, and complex geopolitical relationships with China and North Korea. The episode underscores Japan's resilience and the complexities of its evolving role in the global arena.
     
     

    • 53 min
    A New Telling of the Old Story of America

    A New Telling of the Old Story of America

    In this episode of "The Dialectic," hosts Atul Singh and Glenn Carl examine the historical events that have shaped America's identity and culture, starting with the Mayflower's arrival. They discuss the Protestant Reformation's impact, European religious wars, and how exploration transformed global trade. The conversation also sheds light on the exploitation of indigenous peoples, the significance of the Mayflower Compact, and the need for a unified cultural narrative. Additionally, they explore the influence of China and India on America's development, offering a comprehensive view of the interconnected factors that continue to shape American values and beliefs. 
     
     

     

    • 49 min
    How the Israel-Hamas War Is Now Changing the World

    How the Israel-Hamas War Is Now Changing the World

    In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, delve into the profound impact of the Israel-Hamas war, shedding light on how this ongoing conflict is reshaping the political and strategic contours of the Middle East and beyond.In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on the two links below:
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/atul-singh/
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/g-carle/
    You can follow Fair Observer on social media:
    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/fair-observer
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FairObserver
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/myfairobserver
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairobserver/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairobserver

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Israel and Hamas: Make Sense of the Gaza War

    Israel and Hamas: Make Sense of the Gaza War

    Atul Singh and Glenn Carle return to make sense of the war in Gaza. Hamas launched a historic terror attack on Israel. This led Israel to unleash the full power of its military to destroy Hamas. This episode examines the what, how and why of what is  going on and makese sense of the possible consequences of this war in the Middle East and beyond. 
    In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on the two links below:
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/atul-singh/
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/g-carle/
    You can follow Fair Observer on social media:
    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/fair-observer
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FairObserver
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/myfairobserver
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairobserver/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairobserver

    • 48 min
    Consequences of the War on Terror & the Iraq War

    Consequences of the War on Terror & the Iraq War

    In the follow-up to their first discussion, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle dissect the consequences of the War on Terror, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
    In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on the two links below:
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/atul-singh/
    https://www.fairobserver.com/author/g-carle/
    You can follow Fair Observer on social media:
    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/fair-observer
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FairObserver
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/myfairobserver
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairobserver/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairobserver

    • 1 hr 20 min

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