South Asia Chat

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South Asia Chat podcast series will feature conversations with analysts, academics and thought leaders on topical issues impacting South Asia.

  1. Oct 12

    Episode 318: From CEPA to Energy Security: Rethinking Canada-India-South Asia Economic Ties

    In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms Divya Murali, Research Associate at ISAS, speaks with Mr Edgard Rodriguez, Senior Development Economist at Canada’s International Development Research Centre, about the Canada–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Canada’s broader engagement with South Asia. They explore how trade and energy cooperation can strengthen economic resilience and support inclusive, sustainable development. Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of IDRC or its Board of Governors.

  2. Oct 9

    Episode 317: From Trade to Supply Chains: The Next Chapter for India, Malaysia and ASEAN

    As global supply chains shift and digital trade expands, is the India–ASEAN economic partnership ready to meet emerging challenges? In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms Divya Murali, Research Associate at ISAS, speaks with Professor Evelyn Devadason of Universiti Malaya about the evolving economic relationship between India and ASEAN, the ongoing review of their free trade agreement, and opportunities to strengthen regional trade and economic integration.

  3. Sep 25

    Episode 316: India-ASEAN Relationship in 2026: Challenges and Prospects

    Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar, Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS-NUS, in conversation with Dr Sandeep Bhardwaj, Research Fellow, ISAS-NUS, unpacks India's multifaceted relationship with Southeast Asia.

  4. Jul 20

    Episode 315: Energy Impacts of the West Asia Crisis on South Asia

    Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the hostilities between the US and Iran have significantly impacted South Asian countries. There was some hope of a return to normalcy after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire. However, with the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement and the resumption of hostilities between the two countries, South Asia faces significant challenges in its energy landscape and its potential repercussions in other social, economic, and political areas. In this episode of South Asia Chat, Dr Puspa Sharma, Senior Research Fellow, ISAS-NUS, speaks to Assistant Professor Rohit Chandra, School of Public Policy, IIT-Delhi, on the impacts faced by the South Asian countries due to the crisis in West Asia, how they have coped with it, and the outlook for the future.

  5. Jun 29

    Episode 314: World Cup 2026: India is Missing Yet Again

    Despite the football World Cup, regarded as the  greatest show on earth, having expanded to 48 participating countries in 2026, we are  once again in the all too familiar situation of no country from South Asia, including the world’s most populous nation India, being present in the tournament. To discuss the reasons behind the perennial absence of India from the World Cup, Senior Research Fellow Ronojoy Sen spoke to two senior sports journalists -- former Gulf News Senior Associate Editor Gautam Bhattacharyya and Hindustan Times' Dhiman Sarkar.

  6. May 26

    The Bookshelf: Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King

    In this episode, we speak with Patrick Olivelle, author of Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King. The author is in conversation with Imran Ahmed, Research Fellow, ISAS.

  7. May 19

    Episode 313: A Tale of Two States: Assembly Election Results in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

    The electoral verdict in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won a landslide victory against the three-term Trinamool Congress government, and the emergence of a new force in the shape of film star Vijay in Tamil Nadu were the real highlights of the Assembly elections held in India in April 2026. In this episode, Ronojoy Sen, Senior Research Fellow, ISAS, is in conversation with Kolkata-based senior journalist Shikha Mukherjee and Deputy Resident Editor of the Hindu, Tamil Nadu, D. Suresh Kumar about the Bengal and Tamil Nadu election results and their impact.

  8. Apr 7

    The Bookshelf: Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War

    In this episode, we speak with Paul McGarr, author of Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War. The author is in conversation with Ivan Lidarev, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS.

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South Asia Chat podcast series will feature conversations with analysts, academics and thought leaders on topical issues impacting South Asia.

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  • Creator
    ISAS-NUS
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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