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US Tariffs on India: A Trade War Fueled by Geopolitics and Economic Frictions
On 1 August 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, with an additional unspecified “penalty” for India’s trade with Russia, effective 7 August. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) swiftly branded the tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable,” accusing the US and EU of double standards in… Listen ⇢
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Gautam Adani Steps Back: Is the Adani Empire Teetering Amid US Probes and Global Fallout?
In a dramatic turn of events, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has relinquished his role as Executive Chairman of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, which handles 28% of the nation’s cargo. Adani, now a non-executive chairman, cited compliance with India’s Companies Act, which restricts… Listen ⇢
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India’s Evolving Foreign Policy: Navigating the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Course Overview This one-month course explores India’s foreign policy toward the Israel-Palestine conflict, tracing its historical roots, ideological shifts, and contemporary strategies. Held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7-9 PM in August 2025, the course examines India’s balancing act between its historical support for Palestine and growing ties with… Listen ⇢
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Weekend Masterclass | Decolonising Middle East Studies: Voices from the Global South
ACADEMIC PREMISE Target Audience Graduate students, early career scholars, faculty, policy analysts, and researchers in international relations, political science, postcolonial theory, area studies, and development. DAY 1: Decolonizing Historical Narratives Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM IST Central Question: How do we read Middle Eastern history through the lens… Listen ⇢
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PM Modi’s 2025 UK Visit and India-UK Free Trade Agreement
On July 23-24, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom to formally sign the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthen bilateral ties. This visit marks a significant milestone in the evolving relationship between India and the UK, two nations with a shared history… Listen ⇢
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Former Israeli Leader Moshe Yaalon’s Warning on Alleged War Crimes Sparks Debate
As the clock strikes 10:57 AM IST on Monday, 21 July 2025, a seismic statement from a former Israeli military heavyweight has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Moshe Yaalon, once Israel’s Chief of Staff and Defence Minister, has accused the current leadership of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and security… Listen ⇢
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Mossad’s Use of Starlink in Iran: A Covert Digital Frontier
In June 2025, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran entered a new phase, marked by sophisticated intelligence operations and technological innovation. At the heart of this shadow war lies an intriguing development: allegations that Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has leveraged SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service to conduct espionage and… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 107 | India’s Foreign Policy in West Asia: Syria, Palestine-Israel, IMEC, UAE Trade, and Israel-Iran Conflict
In this insightful episode of Ep. 107 | India’s Foreign Policy in West Asia, we sit down with Suhasini Haidar to dive deep into India’s evolving role in the Middle East. To watch the full episode, CLICK HERE. We explore the complexities of India’s foreign policy amidst the ongoing crises… Listen ⇢
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Syria’s Sectarian Strife: Bedouin-Druze Clashes in Sweida
Introduction In the volatile landscape of post-civil war Syria, the southern province of Sweida has become a flashpoint for sectarian violence, pitting Sunni Bedouin tribes against the Druze, a religious minority with a distinct identity rooted in an offshoot of Shia Islam. The conflict, erupting on 13 July 2025, has… Listen ⇢
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