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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. Pannun Assassination Plot: Mere Blip In Surging India-US Ties Or Embarrassment For New Delhi?| Geeta's World, Ep 72

    · 48 min

    The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted a senior Indian government intelligence official for allegedly plotting the assassination of U.S. citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. But the question is: To…

  2. COP28: Why 'Loss & Damage' Fund Is Not Enough To Fight Climate War In Global South | Geeta's World, Ep 71

    · 39 min

    Nearly 1,00,000 delegates from 198 countries are participating in the global conference in Dubai for COP28, which commenced on Thursday and will run through December 12. Delegates at COP28 in Dubai established a new…

  3. Did Anti-Islam Rhetoric Help Far-Right Geert Wilders Become Dutch PM-Probable? | Geeta's World, Ep 70

    · 45 min

    Geert Wilders, an anti-Islam populist, won a significant victory in the Dutch election with his Party for Freedom (PVV) emerging as the single largest party with 37 seats in the 150-menber lower house. Despite the win,…

  4. Israel-Hamas War: China's Peace Talks With Arab Nations An Indictment Of US? | Geeta's World, Ep 69

    · 37 min

    Distinguished delegations from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine, alongside Indonesia's foreign minister, convened in Beijing for a two-day middle east summit hosted by the Chinese government on November 20…

  5. Worry But Not Too Much? What Should New Delhi Make Of 'India Out' Campaign In Maldives?| Geeta's World, Ep 68

    · 44 min

    Maldives’s president Mohamed Muizzu has decided to send Indian troops out of the country, while pledging to safeguard the Maldives' independence and sovereignty. So how will this decision impact India-Maldives…

  6. Israel-Hamas War: Will Tel Aviv's Conflagration With Hezbollah Prolong Conflict In Gaza? | Geeta's World, Ep 67

    · 56 min

    In his first ever speech following the Israel-Hamas conflict, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah openly challenged Israel and the United States. He emphasized Hezbollah's readiness and lack of fear towards U.S.…

  7. Israel-Hamas War: Does Abstaining From UN Resolution On Relief To Gaza Serve New Delhi's Ambitions? | Geeta's World, Ep 66

    · 47 min

    At the UN General Assembly, India chose not to vote on a resolution promoting an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas. Was it a clever diplomatic move on India's part, considering they don't want to…

  8. Gaza War: Are US and Arab States Differing Or On Same Page Over Palestine? | Geeta's World, Ep 65

    · 46 min

    Nearly a week has passed since the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of northern Gaza's civilians to the southern region in preparation for a potential ground offensive. However, the invasion has been postponed.…

  9. Israel-Palestine Conflict: Has Hamas' Aggression Dented Tel Aviv's Global Image Of The Impenetrable 'Iron Dome'? | Geeta's World, Ep 64

    · 49 min

    Hamas launched a major attack and fired more than 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, resulting in the deadliest violence in Israel since the Yom Kippur war.  And the global response varies, with some…

  10. Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict: Will Peace Prevail? | Geeta's World, Ep 63

    · 39 min

    Last week, as the world's attention remained fixated on the diplomatic row with Canada, a significant and alarming development unfolded in the Caucasus when Thousands of ethnic Armenians fled from Nagorno-Karabakh…

  11. India-Canada Row: With US, Five Eyes Providing Intelligence To Trudeau, Was India's Reaction Imprudent?| Geeta's World, Ep 62

    · 47 min

    Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau is yet to release any specific evidence tying India to the killing, which if proven would constitute a violation of “Canadian sovereignty” and “international rule of law”. How…

  12. Did US Arm-twist Pakistan To Supply Arms To Ukraine, In Return For IMF Bailout? | Geeta's World, Ep 61

    · 45 min

    An investigative report by The Intercept reveals that the U.S. aided Pakistan in securing IMF relief in exchange for arms sent to Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But why did the US specifically choose…

  13. G20: Consensus Shows India's Diplomatic Clout, IMEC Says More To Come| Geeta's World, Ep 60

    · 41 min

    Despite India's softened language regarding the Ukraine conflict in the Delhi declaration, both China and the US have hailed India's G20 summit as a 'success' and a 'positive signal.' How did India achieve unanimous…

  14. G20 Summit: Will Xi & Putin's Absence At Delhi Meet Make Joint Communique Impossible?| Geeta's World, Ep 59

    · 32 min

    As India eagerly prepares to host the G20 summit this week, the notable absence of key leaders like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin has sparked intrigue and speculation regarding China's motivations for not attending.…

  15. BRICS Summit: Will Joining Of New Countries Turn Grouping Into China's G7 Counterweight? | Geeta's World, Ep 58

    · 48 min

    The 15th BRICS summit, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, kicked off today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit spans three days, culminating on August 24. Reverberating with significance,…

  16. 2 Years of Taliban: 'Taliban Are Here To Stay, Till The Next Big Mistake'| Geeta's World, Ep 57

    · 1 h 03 min

    It’s strange that we're sitting here on our Independence Day, in a free and democratic country that is India, to talk about how on the same date, 15th August, a couple of years back, millions of Afghans lost their…

  17. Ukraine Peace Talks: Russia's Absence Key To Success? Why Can't India Be Peacemaker?| Geeta's World, Ep 56

    · 59 min

    Russia's relentless war in Ukraine shows no signs of abating, extending over 500 days since its invasion. The devastating war, characterized by air, land, and sea attacks, has caused the loss of hundreds of lives and…

  18. Niger Coup: Is Africa The Stage For Modern-Era Cold War Retelling? | Geeta's World, Ep 55

    · 51 min

    West African nation Niger faces unrest under military rule after President Mohamed Bazoum's overthrow in a coup. President Bazoum is now held captive by members of his own guard. Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of…

  19. G20: Will India's Elections Soften Joint Communique's Language On Russia-Ukraine War? | Geeta's World, Ep 54

    · 43 min

    The G20 has been a long-standing topic of discussion, particularly in the global south, and with India taking on the presidency for the first time since the forum's establishment in 1999, it has garnered even more…

  20. ASEAN 2023: Will Ethnic Conflict In Manipur Affect India's 'Look-East' Diplomacy For Southeast Asia? | Geeta's World, Ep 53

    · 57 min

    Last week witnessed a momentous occasion in Jakarta, Indonesia, as top diplomats from across the globe gathered for the 56th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting. This high-level…

  21. Not Today, Tomorrow Or Day After; Why India Cannot Enter Semiconductor Gold Rush | Geeta's World, Ep 52

    · 40 min

    So what seems like a never-ending tech war has now escalated, with some really pertinent developments recorded recently/ This is about the ongoing chip war between China and the US, and it wouldn't be wrong to say that…

  22. Sweden Quran Burning: Did Stockholm Let Freedom Of Speech Go A Bit Too Far? | Geeta's World, Ep 51

    · 52 min

    Recently, an Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika engaged in a controversial act by setting ablaze pages of The Holy Quran and desecrating it with a strip of bacon. But this was not a first, since earlier this year, a far-right…

  23. Russia Wagner Mutiny: Has Putin Emerged Unscathed From Prigozhin Rebellion? | Geeta's World, Ep 50

    · 45 min

    In a surprising development amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, internal strife emerged between the Russian military and the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President…

  24. Beyond Optics, Can India-US Ties Survive Concerns Over Democratic Backsliding, China Challenge? | Geeta's World, Ep 49

    · 47 min

    PM Modi’s first state visit to the US, since his election in 2014, is an important chapter for India-US relations. But how does the timing of the meeting between Modi and Biden play a crucial role in terms of optics…

  25. Trump Indictment: Did 'Hoarder' Trump Hide Classified Docs For Re-election Bid? | Geeta's World, Ep 48

    · 49 min

    US’s ex-president Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts of unauthorised possession of classified material, obstruction of justice, concealing documents and making false statements to law enforcement. But the…

  26. China Mosque Demolition: Beijing's Communism At Odds With Country's Capitalistic Mentality & Religious Diversity? | Geeta's World, Ep 47

    · 49 min

    Last week unrest broke out in China, seemingly in response to attempts by the Chinese authorities to dismantle parts of Najiaying mosque in Nagu, a town in Yunnan province. The province predominantly houses the Hui…

  27. Turkey Elections: Does Erdogan's Return Signal Demise Of Secularism?| Geeta's World, Ep 46

    · 59 min

    Erdogan secured another re-election victory in Turkey amidst challenging economic conditions, maintaining his presidency for an unprecedented third decade. His consecutive triumphs in 11 elections reflect his enduring…

  28. G20 Srinagar: Saudi Arabia, Turkey Snub Meet For Stake In Islamic World, Or For Pakistan? | Geeta's World, Ep 45

    · 30 min

    Jammu and Kashmir is hosting the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries in the capital city of Srinagar. However, the event is marred with controversies, since several observers believe that the choice of…

  29. Imran Khan: Saviour Of Democracy Or Frankenstein's Monster?| Geeta's World Ep 44

    · 1 h 00 min

    The recent arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has only added to the already dire situation. In response, supporters of his political party PTI targeted the army and even attempted to storm the Army…

  30. SCO Summit: Why India's Playbook Has Barbs For Pakistan But Diplomatic Restraint For China | Geeta's World Ep 43

    · 58 min

    The recent SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Goa saw intense verbal exchanges between India and Pakistan. But a few observers noted that Jaishankar's recent comments on not engaging with Pakistan to counter…

  31. US-South Korea Nuclear Deal: Shouldn't Seoul Have Its Own Nukes & Subs? | Geeta's World Ep 42

    · 57 min

    The US will now periodically deploy nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea and involve Seoul in its nuclear planning operations. In return, South Korea has committed to not develop its own nuclear weapons. But there…

  32. Sudan: Why 'Africa's Arms Dump' Became Casualty Of America's Global Ambitions | Geeta's World Ep 41

    · 1 h 06 min

    The Sudanese army and the powerful paramilitary group RSF are engaged in violent clashes, stemming from tensions over the proposed integration of the RSF into the military, and with both sides vying for control in the…

  33. Why the Pentagon Leaks Cause Damage More to Ukraine Than Russia | Geeta's World Ep 40

    · 1 h 04 min

    Leaked documents allegedly from the US Department of Defense have caused concerns about security breaches and potential diplomatic fallout. One revelation suggests that the US may have exaggerated the number of Russian…

  34. Al-Aqsa Mosque Violence: Israel's Domestic Tensions Likely To Translate Into Aggression Towards Palestinians? | Geeta's World Ep 39

    · 1 h 00 min

    The recent incident of Israeli police entering the al-Aqsa mosque, one of the most sacred sites in Islam, and also a significant site in Judaism and Christianity. has sparked outrage and concern. This occurred during…

  35. Summit For Democracy 2023: Does US' Cherry-Picking Of Participants Point To Forum's Redundancy? | Geeta's World Ep 38

    · 42 min

    The recently concluded democracy summit hosted by the US was marred by a lot of controversies, with some critics raising concerns about its effectiveness, while others questioning why certain countries were excluded…

  36. Saudi-Iran Deal: Why China, Not The US, Brokered Peace In The Gulf | Geeta's World Ep 37

    · 52 min

    It did come as a shock when the two countries Iran and Saudi Arabia that have been at loggerheads for a long time now, announced mending of their diplomatic ties. The deal between the two was brokered by China.…

  37. Amritpal Singh: Why Has A Dubai-Returned Revived Khalistan Bogey? | Geeta's World Ep 36

    · 44 min

    Amritpal Singh's controversial views and sudden rise to fame have sparked a political crisis in the north Indian state. He has now been declared a fugitive. But his case raises important questions about the Khalistan…

  38. UK's Illegal Migration Bill: Does 'Stop The Boats' Narrative Behove 'Beacon Of Democracy'? | Geeta's World Ep 35

    · 50 min

    The UK government has introduced an Illegal Migration Bill aimed at discouraging small boat migration, promising to remove all individuals who enter the UK illegally by any means. Critics claim that the bill is a…

  39. Russia-Ukraine War Turns 1: Was There Any Truth To Putin's Rhetoric? | Geeta's World Ep 34

    · 51 min

    The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for more than a year, resulting in a devastating toll on civilians. According to UN Human Rights data, 8,006 individuals have been killed, and around 13,287 have been injured.…

  40. No Resolution On Russia-Ukraine War, But India's G20 Still A Hit For Host's Geopolitical Ambitions? | Geeta's World Ep 33

    · 39 min

    As India assumes its G20 presidency, there are questions about its role in shaping the global agenda and promoting cooperation amidst ongoing challenges such as COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions. But the first G20…

  41. Ardern-Sturgeon's Resignations: Can Maternal Political Persona Compete With Strongmen Autocrats? | Geeta's World Ep 32

    · 55 min

    In this episode of Geeta’s World, we look at the timing of the resignations, what does it have to do about their gender, what “a humanised” perception of political leaders means, and does it give in to the good old…

  42. Pakistan's Ahmadis: Why Has the Country Fomented Religious Polarisation Within Islam's Different Sects? | Geeta's World Ep 31

    · 1 h 00 min

    In this episode, we delve deeper into the struggle of being an Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. We understand what makes an Ahmadiyya Muslim, their beliefs and customs? And what role does the community, representing perhaps 0.2…

  43. Turkey-Syria Earthquake: War, Economy & Natural Disaster Pummel Syrian Refugees | Geeta's World Ep 30

    · 38 min

    A devastating earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria, leaving destruction and debris on each side of the border. This has added a new dimension to the already complex situation in Syria, where a civil war has been…

  44. IMF May Bail Them Out, But Will Pakistan Learn Its Lesson This Time?| Geeta's World Ep 29

    · 52 min

    Dwindling forex reserves and soaring inflation have pushed Pakistan’s economy in a shambles. And Over the years, the military in Pakistan has always been in the saddle and seen the economic difficulties from close…

  45. UK-Scotland Tussle Over Gender Dysphoria Reform: Will Politics Trump Trans Rights Bill? | Geeta's World Ep 28

    · 42 min

    ‘A man cannot become a woman.’ and ‘’not all women have vaginas’ : This has been the rhetoric and a matter of controversy in the past few days in the United Kingdom and Scotland. So, what’s the matter on this divided…

  46. Brazil Riots: Did Bolsonaro Engineer Protests? Is Brazil's Democracy Under Threat? | Geeta's World Ep 27

    · 48 min

    Days after Lula’s presidency, on January 8, Brazil’s far-right former president Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed and ransacked the country’s presidential palace, Congress, and Supreme Court demanding a coup to ensure the…

  47. Myanmar Elections: How Military Junta's Oppressions Have Left India in a Tough Spot| Geeta's World Ep 26

    · 52 min

    After two years of another military coup, Myanmar is bracing to hold elections, again! The military junta is looking at the exercise as a means to add a veneer of legitimacy to its rule by force. But the embattled…

  48. Flare-ups With Pak; Caution With China: How India Navigated Diplomacy and Optics In 2022 | Geeta's World Ep 25

    · 1 h 00 min

    The year 2022 was jam packed with some pertinent and significant developments on the geopolitical front. Be it the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran protests, the strict and regressive FIFA world cup that was played in the…

  49. Netanyahu Returns as Israel PM: Palestine May Suffer More, But Who Was the Original Aggressor? | Geeta’s World, Ep 24

    · 55 min

    Will Netanyahu, also called King ‘Bibi’ by his supporters, assume invincibility if his far-right coalition acts on the reforms it has supposedly planned? In the recent international news discourse, we’ve often seen…

  50. Pak Foreign Minister On India: Timing Pertinent Due To India-China Skirmish, Or India's G20 Presidency? | Geeta’s World, Ep 23

    · 41 min

    Is there a particular context for Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's comment, given the border skirmish between India-China at Tawang? And since elections are round the corner in Pakistan, is his…

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