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India's recent elections saw 640 million voters and a mixed outcome. Prime Minister Modi's BJP won a third term but lost its majority, needing coalition partners. Meanwhile, the political opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, gained strength. Did Modi win or lose? Did voters reject his Hindu nationalism? What was this election really about?

It’s India, so definitive answers are elusive. But our guest today on New Thinking for a New World, can surely point us in the right direction. Vishakha Desai is a widely respected Asian scholar focused on art, culture, policy, and women's rights. Listen as she unpacks the election and its consequences — and then tell us what you think.

The past eight months in the Middle East have been marked by significant turmoil, including the horror of October 7th, ongoing violence in Gaza, civilian casualties across the region, and rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Amidst this chaos, American diplomats are pursuing a bold diplomatic solution: a three-way agreement where the U.S. provides a defense guarantee for Saudi Arabia, which would sign a peace treaty with Israel, leading to the end of the Gaza war and a commitment to the two-state solution. This episode of New Thinking for a New World features Neil Quilliam, a British expert on Saudi Arabia, discussing the potential and challenges of this ambitious plan.

In today's world, facts are everywhere, but instead of fostering informed discussions, many people push their own "facts." Technology, like the broom in Goethe’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, has run amok. Wouldn't it be better if open-source information and smart tech clarified issues instead of complicating them?

Fortunately, people like Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, are working to achieve this. Listen to this episode of New Thinking for a New World as Higgins discusses how Bellingcat separates fact from fiction through online open-source investigation.

The conflict between Hamas and Israel, which began with Hamas terrorists' actions, has escalated into a wider war involving various factions and nations. Journalist Armin Rosen discusses the ongoing conflict's impact on the Middle East's political landscape, including questions about security, statehood for Palestinians, and the potential for broader regional conflict.

In an age marked by widespread migration, millions face displacement due to conflict, natural disasters, and insecurity, with children bearing a particularly heavy burden, often losing access to vital services like education and healthcare. In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, experts Pashtana Durrani, Lala Lovera, and Caroline Kronley delve into innovative solutions. Through their experiences with educational initiatives amidst crisis, they shed light on how quality education can still be provided even in the most challenging contexts.

Join past Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winners, neuroscientist Rafa Yuste and human rights lawyer Jared Genser, as they delve into the essence of what makes us human—our brains. In this Spotlight episode, they share their journey of advocating for neuro rights through the NeuroRights Foundation, celebrating milestones in the U.S. states of Colorado, California, Minnesota, and countries like Chile and Brazil. Tune in to understand the critical importance of protecting our neurological identity and the progress of their global campaign.