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Geeta's World India Today Podcasts
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It’s a weekly podcast on international relations, where our host Anna Priyadarshini is joined by Geeta Mohan on the fascinating stories on world politics and international relations.
A journalist covering international relations and diplomacy for the past 10 years, Geeta’s world primarily revolves around diplomats. And behind these suited-up ambassadors and diplomats, lie undocumented stories that often slip through the cracks of the news cycle. A deep-dive into Geeta’s world will unravel it all.
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Maldives Elections: With Muizzu's huge majority on Pro-China plank, is #IndiaOut a reality? | Geeta's World, Ep 87
Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress party has secured a two-thirds majority in the Majlis. With this absolute parliamentary dominance, what previously obstructed policies can the current government push through?
But is Muizzu's win really a vote against India, given his vocal support for it, or are there other factors that played out?
And why did the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) lose so badly? How did Maldivians lose trust in the MDP?
In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Anna Priyadarshini, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
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Gwadar Port: Nehru’s Strategic Blunder? More Like Incredible Foresight! | Geeta's World, Ep 86
After the Katchatheevu Island controversy, now Gwadar Port, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, has become a focal point in India's upcoming general elections. The BJP has accused the then PM Jawaharlal nehru of rejecting the Gwadar port , which the Sultan of Oman had apparently offered to India in 1956.
If it's true, what would have happened if Nehru hadn't rejected the offer? What could have changed?
Despite security challenges and unrest in Balochistan, China remains invested in Pakistan's BRI. What's the incentive for China to continue in Pakistan?
Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!
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Why Bangladesh's 'India Out' campaign won't hold ground? | Geeta's World, Ep 85
Following the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives, a similar movement has emerged in Bangladesh, spearheaded by the Bangladeshi diaspora and opposition factions. These factions are advocating for the boycott of Indian products.
Despite originating after the January elections, why did this anti-India movement gain traction only recently? Was it because the Awami League government initially didn't appear overly concerned about this campaign?
Given that the BNP is not in power in Bangladesh, what are the prospects for the sustainability of this campaign? And should India be wary of this and make attempts to salvage the situation?
Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi
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Why Bangladesh's 'India Out' campaign won't hold ground? | Geeta's World, Ep 85
Following the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives, a similar movement has emerged in Bangladesh, spearheaded by the Bangladeshi diaspora and opposition factions. These factions are advocating for the boycott of Indian products.
Despite originating after the January elections, why did this anti-India movement gain traction only recently? Was it because the Awami League government initially didn't appear overly concerned about this campaign?
Given that the BNP is not in power in Bangladesh, what are the prospects for the sustainability of this campaign? And should India be wary of this and make attempts to salvage the situation?
Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi
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Moscow Attack: Is Putin Leveraging Intel Failure To Pin Blame On Kyiv? | Geeta's World, Ep 84
On March 22, Moscow witnessed the deadliest terror attack in decades when four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall and began firing on a crowd attending a music concert. They started shooting and attacking people with knives before blazing the place. Russian authorities said 137 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
Hours after the attack, the Islamic State–Khorasan Province (IS–KP) claimed responsibility. But why would ISKP target Russia?
And some Russian commentators find it odd that ISIS terrorists could penetrate Moscow, given the strict surveillance by intelligence agencies. They question how the attackers could terrorise a crowd for an hour and a half and then escape quickly to the heavily militarised border with Ukraine, suggesting theories that the attack might have been orchestrated within Russia. Can this be deduced?
Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi -
Sweden Joins Nato: Does Expansion Of Military Alliance Defeat Putin's Objective For War Against Ukraine?
Sweden has officially become the 32nd member of NATO, completing its accession process in Washington. It took place two years after Sweden had applied to join the military alliance following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
But the two Nordic states, Finland and Sweden have long maintained military neutrality. So, why did Sweden officially move away from its non-alignment and neutrality stance to NATO now?
And Sweden had applied in May 2022. Why did Erdogan take so long, around two years, to finally accept Sweden’s NATO’s bid?
Our host Anna Priyadarshini and foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network Geeta Mohan discuss in this episode of Geeta's World!
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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Sachin Dwivedi
Customer Reviews
Highly recommended
So valuable insights! I tune in to every episode and follow the content religiously. Topics are dealt with profuse intellect, and I highly recommend it to all who want to know about global affairs!
Best podcast on geopolitics from an Indian lens!
So incisive about a reporter’s on-ground coverage and the questions were amazingly detailed. Haven’t noticed this level of research in any other show.