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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. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Bookshelf: Toward a Free Economy: Swatantra and Opposition Politics in Democratic India

    In this episode, we speak with Aditya Balasubramanian, author of Toward a Free Economy: Swatantra and Opposition Politics in Democratic India. The author is in conversation with Sandeep Bhardwaj, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS.

    1 hr

  2. 14 OCT

    Episode 304: Advancing India–China Climate Cooperation

    This episode explores the evolving contours of India–China engagement in the climate and energy domain while both countries take steps towards normalising their relationship following the 2020 clashes at Galwan. As both countries undertake policies towards decarbonisation of their respective economies, cooperation in domains of trade, investment, technology and diplomacy can advance shared goals. To unpack this bilateral dynamic, Dr Karthik Nachiappan, Research Fellow, ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Dr Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, and Dr Pooja Ramamurthi, Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi.

    33 min

  3. 30 SEPT

    The Bookshelf: Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims

    In this episode, we speak with Mujibur Rehman, author of Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims. The author is in conversation with Amit Ranjan, Research Fellow, ISAS.

    43 min

  4. 24 SEPT

    Episode 303: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's First Year in Office

    Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake completes one year in office on 23 September 2025. President Dissanayake came to power in 2024 on a campaign of anti-corruption and system change towards a more equitable society. To provide an overview and analysis of President Dissanayake’s first year in office, ISAS Research Fellow, Dr Rajni Gamage is joined by Mr Mohamed Faslan, Lecturer at the Department of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    25 min

  5. 16 SEPT

    Episode 302: Navigating a Fractured Landscape: Tariffs, Trade and Tensions

    Trade wars, shifting alliances and economic uncertainty — the world is caught in the middle of it all. As the United States redraws the rules of global commerce, countries find themselves navigating a tricky balance between opportunity and pressure. How do the world and South Asia navigate this fractured landscape where trade as we know it is challenged and with it, at stake is, millions of jobs, industry and diplomacy ? In this quick episode, we speak to Mr Stephen Olson, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, to find out about this.

    11 min

  6. 11 SEPT

    Episode 301: Click to Crisis: How Nepal’s Social Media Ban Sparked a Political Revolution

    Nepal has erupted into turmoil as the younger generation poured into the streets in protest of a sweeping social media ban. What began as a stand for digital freedom quickly morphed into a broader revolt against political corruption, economic malaise, and entrenched governance failures. With buildings aflame, dozens killed or injured, and the prime minister forced to resign, the army has stepped in to restore order. Nepal’s future hangs in a balance with questions to its legitimacy. In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms. Devyani Chaturvedi, Research Analyst at ISAS, speaks with Dr Puspa Sharma, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at ISAS, to unpack the origin and implications of Nepal’s crisis for the state’s future.

    30 min

  7. 9 SEPT

    Episode 300: India-China at a Crossroads: SCO Summit and Beyond

    Recent weeks have seen renewed efforts by India and China to stabilise ties. The August visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi, followed by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, has been marked by talks of partnership rather than rivalry, and steps towards reviving a framework for settling the long-standing boundary question. Yet serious differences remain, from China’s ties with Pakistan to emerging flashpoints such as water management and regional military developments. In this episode, Ms Kanika Kaur, Research Analyst at ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Dr C. Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor at ISAS-NUS, to unpack India-China relations in the current geopolitical context and explore what lies ahead.

    26 min

  8. 26 AUG

    The Bookshelf: Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas

    In this episode, we speak with Manoj Joshi, author of Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas. The author is in conversation with Ivan Lidarev, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS.

    43 min
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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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    ISAS-NUS
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
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