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28/02/2026

In this in-depth conversation, author & columnist Arun Anand speaks with geopolitical expert Nina Slama of Reichman University to decode Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel and what it signals for the future of India–Israel relations.

Amid major churn in West Asia and intensifying great-power competition, the discussion explores whether India–Israel ties are evolving into a structured strategic axis or remaining sector-driven. The conversation dives into defence industrial cooperation, technology transfer, UAVs, missile defence, cyber and AI-enabled warfare, and how both nations can move from a buyer–seller framework to co-development and joint R&D.

The episode also examines counter-terrorism cooperation against state-sponsored extremism, deeper intelligence coordination, and the broader geopolitical signaling this engagement sends to Washington, Beijing, Moscow, and the wider Indo-Mediterranean strategic space.

A must-watch for anyone tracking India’s strategic rise, Israel’s security calculus, and the shifting architecture of global power.
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In this in-depth conversation, author and columnist Arun Anand speaks with geopolitics expert Nina Slama of Reichman University to decode Indian Prime Minist...

27/02/2026

In this podcast, senior journalist Rahul Kumar, joining from London, speaks with author and columnist Arun Anand on the latest phase of the Baloch insurgency and the BLA’s “Herof 2.0” operation. The discussion examines the reasons behind the renewed violence, the intensity and scale of recent attacks, and how this phase differs from earlier insurgent actions.

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26/02/2026

Join renowned political scientist Dr Chandra D. Bhatta, trained at the London School of Economics & Political Science and the University of Birmingham, and former Research Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, in a sharp and timely conversation on Nepal’s crucial March 5 elections.

Hosted by author and columnist Arun Anand , this episode explores what sets these elections amid protests and instability, the rise of anti-establishment sentiment among youth, renewed pro-monarchy voices, coalition uncertainties, and the larger geopolitical implications for Nepal’s ties with India and China.

A must-watch for anyone tracking Nepalese politics and South Asian geopolitics.
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Join renowned political scientist Dr Chandra D. Bhatta, trained at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the University of Birmingham, and...

21/02/2026

In this power-packed conversation, Arun Anand speaks with Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Associate Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation and author/editor of 'Revisiting Myanmar Present Through Past' and 'Perspectives from and within India and its Neighbourhood', to decode the high-stakes geopolitical battle unfolding in Myanmar.

From the power struggle between the State Administration Council (SAC) and the National Unity Government (NUG), to China’s China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) and the strategic Kyaukpyu deep-sea port aimed at bypassing the Strait of Malacca, this episode explores why Myanmar is the new epicentre of the Bay of Bengal Great Game.
How is India balancing its Act East policy, the Kaladan project, and rising insurgent threats along its 1,600 km border? And after the controversial 2026 elections, is Myanmar heading toward democracy—or becoming a satellite state in a larger regional contest?

A must-watch for anyone tracking South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, India, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
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In this power-packed conversation, Arun Anand speaks with Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Associate Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation and author/editor of 'Revisiting...

19/02/2026

South Asia is entering a decisive geopolitical phase. From the unrest in Balochistan and political churn in Bangladesh to Nepal’s crucial elections and the evolving India–U.S. strategic partnership, multiple developments are shaping the region’s future. In this episode of The Nationalist View, host Arun Anand speaks with Nepal-based geopolitics expert Bipin Deo on the shifting balance of power, the role of the United States, and what these changes mean for India and the Indo-Pacific.

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South Asia is entering a decisive geopolitical phase. From the unrest in Balochistan and political churn in Bangladesh to Nepal’s crucial elections and the e...

13/02/2026

Is Balochistan entering a decisive new chapter? In this in-depth conversation, host Arun Anand speaks with Qamber Malik, General Secretary of the Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center (BASC) and founder of the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC), to unpack the changing dynamics of the conflict.

The discussion examines why Operation Herof 2.0 is being described as a turning point in the Baloch insurgency, and whether it reflects deeper political and social shifts within Baloch society. It also looks at how Pakistan’s security-centric policies have shaped the cycle of insurgency and counter-insurgency in the region.

The podcast explores allegations of enforced disappearances and human rights abuses, asking why these issues receive limited global attention and whether geopolitical interests of major powers have sidelined the Baloch cause.
The conversation further analyses the impact of large infrastructure projects such as the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and whether they are fuelling local resentment and resistance.

A wide-ranging, ground-level perspective on one of South Asia’s most under-reported conflicts. - The Nationalist View
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Is Balochistan entering a decisive new chapter? In this in-depth conversation, host Arun Anand speaks with Qambar Malik, General Secretary of the Baloch Advo...

12/02/2026

In this episode, author and columnist Arun Anand speaks with Joanna Lillis, veteran journalist and Central Asia expert based in Kazakhstan, on the region’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

The conversation begins with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent visit to Pakistan and what it could mean for regional connectivity, trade, and shifting diplomatic alignments.

From rising tensions on the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border to anti-China protests in Kazakhstan, and from Russia’s CSTO security concerns to the broader contest among global powers, the discussion explores why Central Asia is becoming strategically crucial.
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In this episode, author and columnist Arun Anand speaks with Joanna Lillis, veteran journalist and Central Asia expert based in Kazakhstan, on the region’s r...

08/02/2026

In this podcast, senior journalist Rahul Kumar, joining from London, speaks with author and columnist Arun Anand on the latest phase of the Baloch insurgency and the BLA’s “Herof 2.0” operation. The discussion examines the reasons behind the renewed violence, the intensity and scale of recent attacks, and how this phase differs from earlier insurgent actions.

The conversation also explores whether Pakistan’s military grip over Balochistan is weakening, the role of the global Baloch diaspora, and the possibility of a harsher crackdown on civilians. A sharp, fact-based analysis of one of South Asia’s most underreported conflicts.

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In this podcast, senior journalist Rahul Kumar, joining from London, speaks with author and columnist Arun Anand on the latest phase of the Baloch insurgenc...

05/02/2026

In this in-depth episode of India and the World, China expert Dr Sriparna Pathak joins Arun Anand —author and columnist—for a sharp conversation on India’s evolving economic and strategic challenges. The discussion unpacks the meaning of India’s “two-front” challenge, China’s use of trade and market access as strategic leverage, the impact of Chinese dumping on Indian markets, and why trade has become a new friction point in India–US relations. As global trade rules shift and tariff wars return, the podcast also explores what direction India’s economic strategy should take in a world where neither Washington nor Beijing can be taken for granted.
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In this in-depth episode of India and the World, China expert Dr Sriparna Pathak joins Arun Anand—author and columnist—for a sharp conversation on India’s ev...

03/02/2026

इस विशेष पॉडकास्ट में चर्चा नेपाल चुनाव की—मुद्दे क्या हैं, प्रमुख चेहरे कौन हैं और आगे की संभावनाएँ क्या बनती दिख रही हैं। नेपाली पीएम के पूर्व सलाहकार एस. ए. गौतम के साथ गहन विश्लेषण, अरुण आनंद के साथ।
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02/02/2026

19 जनवरी | ब्लैक डे – कश्मीरी हिंदू विस्थापन

19 जनवरी 1990 को कश्मीरी हिंदुओं को अपने ही घरों से बेदखल कर दिया गया। यह पॉडकास्ट इस्लामी आतंकवाद के भयावह चेहरे, कश्मीरी हिंदू विस्थापन की सच्ची पीड़ा और दशकों से चले आ रहे डर, बेदखली, चुप्पी और न्याय के सवाल पर केंद्रित है।

🎙️ Guests: Dr. Charu Wali Khanna, Rajesh Gogna
🎧 Moderator: Arun Anand

एक संवेदनशील लेकिन सशक्त संवाद—इतिहास, दर्द और न्याय की तलाश।

19 जनवरी | ब्लैक डे – कश्मीरी हिंदू विस्थापन19 जनवरी 1990 को कश्मीरी हिंदुओं को अपने ही घरों से बेदखल कर दिया गया। यह पॉडक...