Beyond the Indus

The Diplomat
  • 3.7 (3)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Join host Tushar Shetty every month as he and expert guests delve deep into one of the world's most culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and politically chaotic regions: South Asia.

  1. Brothers' War: TTP and the Pakistan-Taliban Conflict

    12/15/2025

    Brothers' War: TTP and the Pakistan-Taliban Conflict

    In this episode of Beyond the Indus, leading Pakistan security expert Dr. Christine Fair, a professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins host Tushar Shetty to explore Pakistan's failing Afghanistan strategy and the escalating TTP crisis.  We discuss the historical roots of Pakistan’s “strategic depth” doctrine and its decades-long support for the Taliban, the structure and origins of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its relationship with the Afghan Taliban, and Pakistan's broader reliance on militant proxies as a tool of foreign policy. Dr. Fair also examines India's role in Afghanistan, the Pashtun perspective on the conflict, and why Pakistan's current approach offers no viable path forward.

    34 min
  2. COP30 and South Asia

    12/08/2025

    COP30 and South Asia

    In this episode of Beyond the Indus, Meera Gopal, an international legal scholar and policy professional specializing in climate law and diplomacy, joins host Tushar Shetty to examine the outcomes of COP30 in Belém, Brazil and the implications for South Asia We discuss the mixed results of COP30, the impact of U.S. absence on climate negotiations, the concept of the "Just Transition" mechanism and what it means for developing countries, South Asia's climate vulnerabilities, and the critical challenges of regional climate cooperation in South Asia amid fractured political relations.

    50 min
  3. IMEC and India’s Middle East Doctrine

    11/19/2025

    IMEC and India’s Middle East Doctrine

    In this episode of Beyond the Indus, Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad and John Calabrese from the Middle East Institute join host Tushar Shetty to examine India's evolving strategy in the Middle East. We discuss the region's critical importance to India as a source of energy and trade, India's expanding security presence from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Afghanistan, and the country's ambitious infrastructure initiatives including the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC).  The conversation also explores how India is responding to growing Chinese economic influence and the emerging Saudi Arabia-Pakistan alliance, and whether IMEC can realistically compete with China's Belt and Road Initiative as a transformative regional project. For more in-depth analysis on South Asia, subscribe to the Beyond the Indus podcast.

    1h 27m
  4. ‘Modi’s War?’ The Truth Behind the India-Russia Oil Trade

    10/15/2025

    ‘Modi’s War?’ The Truth Behind the India-Russia Oil Trade

    Beyond the Indus

    1h 59m
  5. Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship

    09/10/2025

    Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship

    Beyond the Indus

    1h 53m
  6. After the Revolution: Bangladesh’s Long Road to Democracy

    08/11/2025

    After the Revolution: Bangladesh’s Long Road to Democracy

    Beyond the Indus

    1h 24m
  7. Hindutva International: The Globalization of Hindu Politics Outside India

    07/14/2025

    Hindutva International: The Globalization of Hindu Politics Outside India

    Beyond the Indus

    1h 23m
  8. O Kashmir: A Primer on South Asia’s Forever War

    06/16/2025

    O Kashmir: A Primer on South Asia’s Forever War

    Beyond the Indus

    1h 30m
See All (33)

Ratings & Reviews

3.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Join host Tushar Shetty every month as he and expert guests delve deep into one of the world's most culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and politically chaotic regions: South Asia.

Information

  • Creator
    The Diplomat
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Diplomat
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Indus