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It’s a weekly podcast on international relations, where our host Anna Priyadarshini is joined by Geeta Mohan on the fascinating stories on world politics and international relations. A journalist covering international relations and diplomacy for the past 10 years, Geeta’s world primarily revolves around diplomats. And behind these suited-up ambassadors and diplomats, lie undocumented stories that often slip through the cracks of the news cycle. A deep-dive into Geeta’s world will unravel it all.

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  1. Decoding “Signalgate”: US War Plans Leak | Geeta's World, Ep 121

    · 23 min

    Trump administration is under fire after a leaked Signal group chat revealed sensitive Yemen attack plans. The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a confidential discussion…

  2. What the big Trump-Zelensky Showdown Means For The World? | Geeta's World, Ep 120

    · 52 min

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office showdown with Donald Trump has triggered a political crisis. As U.S. support wavers, Zelensky turns to Europe for aid—but will it be enough? With approval ratings…

  3. Why are Trump and Putin Racing to End the Ukraine War? | Geeta's World, Ep 119

    · 39 min

    The Ukraine war has now entered its fourth year, with European leaders intensifying peace efforts amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support. With diplomatic talks gaining momentum, could this be the turning point for…

  4. Why Modi's Visits To France And America Matter | Geeta's World, Ep 118

    · 31 min

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France and the United States this week will be diplomatically important. It marks his first official trip since Donald Trump’s return to office, highlighting the strategic…

  5. Should India Worry About Donald Trump's China Policy? | Geeta's World, Ep 117

    · 37 min

    Donald Trump built his image as tough on China—tariffs, tech bans, and military alliances to counter Beijing. But now, he's making moves that hint at a potential deal. From inviting Xi Jinping to his inauguration to…

  6. Why The Trump’s Return Is A Big Challenge For India | Geeta's World, Ep 116

    · 47 min

    On this episode of Geeta’s World, Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan takes a look at what President Donald Trump's tenure means for India-U.S. relations. Geeta and Shashank discuss Trump’s approach to the world and…

  7. Geopolitics Wrapped 2024: When India’s neighbourhood said China first, global anti-incumbency, & more | Geeta's World, Ep 115

    · 52 min

    2024 wasn't just a year of elections but a year of reckoning. Dubbed the "super year," it witnessed a global wave of anti-incumbency. From the UK to South Africa, Japan to France, ruling parties, whether left or right,…

  8. Germany Christmas Attack: Accused Saudi Psychiatrist Not An Islamophobe, But Is Germany Becoming One? | Geeta's World, Ep 114

    · 47 min

    On December 20, tragedy struck Magdeburg's Christmas market when a black SUV ploughed through holiday shoppers. Four women and a nine-year-old boy died, while 200 others were injured, including seven Indians. The…

  9. President Yoon's impeachment & South Korea’s infallible democracy | Geeta's World, Ep 113

    · 37 min

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly, making him the third president in the country to face suspension through such a vote. The impeachment was triggered by Yoon's decision…

  10. Syria Crisis : Will HTS leader al-Jolani be a reformist or Al-Qaeda lite? | Geeta's World, Ep 112

    · 48 min

    On December 8, rebel forces stormed Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who had been ruling Syria since 2000. Reports suggest Assad has fled to Russia, where he has sought asylum. For over 53 years, the…

  11. Pakistan Protests: Did Imran Khan's PTI shake the administration? Not so much! | Geeta's World, Ep 111

    · 38 min

    On November 25-26, Islamabad witnessed chaos as around 10,000 PTI supporters defied a government ban, leading to violent clashes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 protesters were arrested, five security personnel…

  12. Hindus in Bangladesh: Are attacks on minorities political, or communal, or both? | Geeta's World, Ep 110

    · 37 min

    Tens of thousands of Hindus recently protested in Chattogram and across Bangladesh, demanding protection from escalating violence against them. A counter-narrative suggests these attacks are more political than…

  13. Trump exposes Democrats' failings, reorders US & the World | Geeta's World, Ep 109

    · 33 min

    Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th U.S. president, becoming the first convicted criminal to win the White House. At 78, he is also the oldest person ever elected to office. With his election, a new world order…

  14. India-China deal: New Delhi cautiously optimistic; trust deficit keeps buffer zones intact | Geeta's World, Ep 108

    · 42 min

    Last week, after over four years of tensions on the border, India and China reached a significant agreement to resume military patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), in key areas, including Depsang and…

  15. India-Canada spat: Trudeau's political game or India's 'shoddy' spycraft? | Geeta's World, Ep 107

    · 41 min

    India-Canada relations have hit rock bottom, with both countries expelling diplomats. It all began in September 2023, when Canadian PM Justin Trudeau told his country’s parliament that intelligence agencies were…

  16. Israel war on Gaza, Lebanon: Is a crippled Iran next on Tel Aviv’s radar? | Geeta's World, Ep 106

    · 29 min

    Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive into southern Lebanon, escalating their conflict with Hezbollah and Iranian-backed groups. This follows intense airstrikes, including attacks on Hezbollah’s communication…

  17. Sri Lanka Elections: Has India lost a neighbour, or can Dissanayake 'balance' Beijing & New Delhi?

    · 43 min

    Anura Kumara Dissanayake, or AKD as he's popularly known, has just been sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president. He represents the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and its broader front, the National People’s…

  18. Canada Protests: Indian students are angry, but should they feel cheated? | Geeta's World, Ep 104

    · 46 min

    Canada’s decision to end the 18-month extension of postgraduate work permits (PGWPs) has left thousands of international students, many from India, facing uncertainty. Reports suggest that 130,000 are at risk of…

  19. BNP A Ticking Time Bomb: Will India Need To Extradite Sheikh Hasina? | Geeta's World, Ep 103

    · 42 min

    Since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and her taking refuge in India, anti-India sentiment has been peaking in Bangladesh. Recently BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demanded Hasina’s extradition, warning that her…

  20. Don't Look, Be Seen, Or Heard, Or Smile: Taliban's New Diktat For Women | Geeta's World, Ep 102

    · 41 min

    The Taliban's new 35-article morality law restricts women from speaking, singing, or even making eye contact in public, requiring them to cover their bodies completely. This is part of a broader push to enforce their…

  21. DNC 2024: Harris to follow Trumpian narrative on economy; can she take a different stance on Gaza? | Geeta's World, Ep 101

    · 38 min

    In the lead-up to the US election, the Democrats are hosting their National Convention—a high-energy event often seen as a show of strength, where supporters rally behind their nominee and make its formal announcement.…

  22. Bangladesh: Did BNP play liberal to orchestrate Hasina's ouster? | Geeta's World, Ep 100

    · 38 min

    Bangladesh is facing unrest, with ensuring peace being the foremost challenge. While it was expected that violence would cease after Sheikh Hasina's resignation, the situation has worsened, particularly with escalating…

  23. Sheikh Hasina’s ouster will unleash radicalism, but Bangladesh unlikely to fall to fundamentalists | Geeta's World, Ep 99

    · 37 min

    After weeks of massive turmoil in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has stepped down as its prime minister today following a 45-minute ultimatum from the army. With that, her 15-year-long rule has come to an end. She fled to…

  24. After Moscow, will Modi visit Kyiv? What are India's deliverables as peacemaker? | Geeta's World, Ep 98

    · 39 min

    Days after visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, PM Modi is expected to visit Kyiv around Ukrainian National Day on August 24. This would be his first visit to Ukraine since the Russia-Ukraine war began…

  25. Kamala Harris Prone To Mistakes, But No Walkover | Geeta's World, Ep 97

    · 31 min

    With Joe Biden stepping down as US president and endorsing Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, the race to the White House is becoming more intense and dramatic by the day. Though there was talk of holding an…

  26. Bullet points: Will Trump's near-escape shoot Biden out of US Prez race? | Geeta's World, Ep 96

    · 37 min

    On July 13, former U.S. President and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump experienced a near-death incident when he was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The FBI identified the shooter as…

  27. Dagestan Attack: Is Putin’s Hubris Making Moscow Ignore Forewarnings Of Islamist Militancy? | Geeta's World, Ep 95

    · 33 min

    On June 23, gunmen attacked two churches, a synagogue, and a police post in Russia’s Dagestan region, killing at least 19 police officers, National Guard members, civilians, and an Orthodox priest and injuring 12…

  28. Ukraine Peace Summit: Genuine Bid For Resolution Or Just Isolating Russia? | Geeta's World, Ep 94

    · 42 min

    Switzerland hosted a two-day high-level Peace Summit for Ukraine last weekend, but Russia did not participate, dismissing it as a “waste of time.” So, can this peace summit meaningfully contribute to ending the war and…

  29. Modi 3.0: Will NDA Coalition Reset India’s Foreign Policy Priorities, Global Media’s Perception Of Modi | Geeta's World, Ep 93

    · 45 min

    Narendra Modi has secured a third term as India’s Prime Minister. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won 293 seats, although, unlike the 2019 elections, the BJP itself did not achieve a majority. As Modi 3.0…

  30. Claudia Sheinbaum Inherits Illegal Migration Problem & Right-Wing Rhetoric From US | Geeta's World, Ep 92

    · 36 min

    Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, as its new president, marking a significant step for gender parity. Concerns exist that Sheinbaum is a handpicked successor of…

  31. Raisi’s death may unleash Iran's vengeance against 'external hand', if proven…| Geeta's World, Ep 91

    · 52 min

    On May 19, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several other officials were killed in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province. Raisi's death has sparked numerous…

  32. India-China trade deficit outcome of New Delhi’s unrealised manufacturing ambitions | Geeta's World, Ep 90

    · 44 min

    After a two-year gap, China has regained its position as India’s largest trading partner, surpassing the United States. According to the latest GTRI report, from FY19 to FY24, while trade with the US grew, increasing…

  33. Sudanese Dying Of Hunger: Does The International Community Care Enough? | Geeta's World, Ep 89

    · 43 min

    In Sudan, amidst enduring civil conflict, desperation has driven people to consume dirt for sustenance as the nation teeters on the brink of famine. Why does Sudan's civil strife persist despite over a year passing…

  34. US Campus Protest: Biden Wants To Woo Woke Students; Will They Force His Hand On Israel? | Geeta's World, Ep 88

    · 42 min

    The anti-Israel protests, originating at Columbia University in the US, are gaining momentum globally on university campuses. The police have intervened violently, with videos emerging from different states showing…

  35. Maldives Elections: With Muizzu's huge majority on Pro-China plank, is #IndiaOut a reality? | Geeta's World, Ep 87

    · 39 min

    Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress party has secured a two-thirds majority in the Majlis. With this absolute parliamentary dominance, what previously obstructed policies can the…

  36. Gwadar Port: Nehru’s Strategic Blunder? More Like Incredible Foresight! | Geeta's World, Ep 86

    · 41 min

    After the Katchatheevu Island controversy, now Gwadar Port, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, has become a focal point in India's upcoming general elections. The BJP has accused the then PM Jawaharlal nehru of…

  37. Why Bangladesh's 'India Out' campaign won't hold ground? | Geeta's World, Ep 85

    · 49 min

    Following the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives, a similar movement has emerged in Bangladesh, spearheaded by the Bangladeshi diaspora and opposition factions. These factions are advocating for the boycott of Indian…

  38. Why Bangladesh's 'India Out' campaign won't hold ground? | Geeta's World, Ep 85

    · 49 min

    Following the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives, a similar movement has emerged in Bangladesh, spearheaded by the Bangladeshi diaspora and opposition factions. These factions are advocating for the boycott of Indian…

  39. Moscow Attack: Is Putin Leveraging Intel Failure To Pin Blame On Kyiv? | Geeta's World, Ep 84

    · 47 min

    On March 22, Moscow witnessed the deadliest terror attack in decades when four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall and began firing on a crowd attending a music concert. They started shooting and attacking people with…

  40. Sweden Joins Nato: Does Expansion Of Military Alliance Defeat Putin's Objective For War Against Ukraine?

    · 41 min

    Sweden has officially become the 32nd member of NATO, completing its accession process in Washington. It took place two years after Sweden had applied to join the military alliance following Russia's full-scale…

  41. Iran Elections: Will Citizen Boycott Evidenced By 41% Voter Turnout Drive Progressive Change In Tehran? | Geeta's World, Ep 82

    · 50 min

    Iranian conservatives have secured a majority in recent elections, but many incumbents were disqualified, leaving only loyalist candidates vetted by the Guardian Council to participate. With predictable outcomes and…

  42. US Elections: Will Trump's 'Witch-Hunt' Narrative, Diatribe Against NATO 'Make America Great Again'?

    · 54 min

    Donald Trump inches closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination after a decisive win over Nikki Haley in South Carolina. But why is it that the Republicans, especially those within the party who opposed…

  43. Pakistan Elections: Military Will Salvage Situation, But Imran Khan's Popularity A Wake-up Call? | Geeta's World, Ep 80

    · 38 min

    The Pakistan election has come as quite a shocker for many, with many stating this is a wake-up call for the establishment. But is the military really out of the game? And who exactly will make the government? We are…

  44. Pakistan Elections: Will Imran Khan and PTI's Independents Spoil The Party For Establishment? | Geeta's World Ep 79

    · 45 min

    Pakistan's upcoming February 8 elections are marred by manipulation concerns, with experts dubbing them a sham. The military seeks to sideline Imran Khan's PTI party, favouring former PM Nawaz Sharif for the win. So,…

  45. UK Rwanda Bill: Will Sunak's Obsession With Sending Migrants To Africa Become a Reality? | Geeta's World Ep 78

    · 39 min

    The Rishi Sunak government has signed a new treaty with Rwanda and proposed new laws declaring that Rwanda is a safe country. The bill is currently being discussed in the house of lords, after the Supreme Court had…

  46. Iran-Pak Missile Spat: Genuine Concern About Baloch Insurgency, Or Tehran's Misdirected Anger Post Intelligence Failures?

    · 43 min

    Last week witnessed an unexpected development as Iran and Pakistan engaged in cross-border airstrikes, each claiming to target Baluch insurgent hideouts. This could have easily been an incident where both Iran and…

  47. Will 'Trolling' By Maldivian Ministers, Adverse Relations With Male, Compromise India's Interests In Indo-Pacific? | Geeta's World, Ep 76

    · 47 min

    Diplomatic tensions between India and Maldives ignited on January 4 when PM Modi shared tourism-promoting images from his Lakshadweep islands’ visit. This triggered a social media war involving Maldivian officials and…

  48. 2023 A Win For G20-host India, South Asia To Go In Political Flux; Will Foreign Policy Be Impacted? | Geeta's World, Ep 75

    · 49 min

    In 2023, the world faced significant global risks and uncertainties. In South Asia, elections, political unrest, and economic uncertainties marked the year. This year too, the region mostly looks at elections and…

  49. Israel-Hamas War: Why Egypt's Proposed Ceasefire Plan Will Cut No Ice With Tel Aviv

    · 51 min

    In an effort to mediate in the Gaza war, Egypt has put forward a peace proposal to Israel, Hamas, the United States, and the European governments. The proposal includes a ceasefire, a phased hostage release and the…

  50. Bangladesh Elections: Will US Criticism Of Sheikh Hasina Complicate India's Diplomacy With Dhaka? | Geeta's World, Ep 73

    · 49 min

    Bangladesh gears up for its 12th general elections on January 7, but there are concerns of the elections being lopsided. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to be seeking a record fourth-term in office, but major…

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