The Buffer Zone

How does India maintain strong ties with the United States, continue buying oil and weapons from Russia, compete with China, work with Europe, strengthen relations with the Middle East, and still call itself strategically autonomous? In this episode of The Buffer Zone , we break down India's unique foreign policy and explain why it's often described as one of the most complex balancing act...

The FIFA World Cup is finally here. Over the next month, billions of people will tune in to watch the biggest sporting event on Earth. But is the World Cup really just about football? In this episode of The Buffer Zone Podcast, we explore the hidden geopolitical side of the World Cup — why countries spend billions to host it, how global sporting events shape national image, and why attention itsel...

China is expanding its influence at sea. India is paying closer attention. The Quad is becoming more active. And the Indo-Pacific is rapidly turning into one of the most important regions in the world. But what does any of this actually mean for India? In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we break down China's maritime rise, India's strategic response, the role of the Quad, and why a growin...

In this episode, we break down PM Modi’s recent warning urging Indians to remain cautious about international travel, gold buying, fuel consumption, and economic behaviour amid rising global tensions. But what exactly is the government seeing right now? As conflict and instability grow across the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, India faces serious geopolitical and econom...

Who was really leading the game—and who was reacting? As tensions and narratives evolve between India and Pakistan, the Islamabad Talks revealed more than just diplomacy. Beneath the surface, it’s a quiet cat-and-mouse dynamic—where every move, signal, and silence carries weight. But this wasn’t just about India and Pakistan. In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we break down: * The strategic posit...

Is Canada really neutral… or just playing it smart? In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we break down Canada’s foreign policy through the lens of the ongoing Iran conflict. While Canada has stayed out of direct military action, its diplomatic stance, alliances, and strategic decisions tell a more complex story. From supporting Western security goals to pushing for de-escalation, Canada walks a fin...

Who is India backing — and why? As tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the United States, India finds itself in a complex geopolitical position. Is it neutrality, strategy, or silent alignment? In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we break down: • India’s diplomatic balancing act • Its relationships with Iran, Israel, and the US • The economic, strategic, and political factors shaping its stanc...

What’s really happening inside Iran during war—and how much of it are we actually seeing? In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we speak to Nima, an Iranian living in Australia whose family is still inside the country as the conflict unfolds. We explore the gap between headlines and lived reality, the emotional toll of watching from afar, and what the world often misunderstands about Iran. This is n...

“No shared border. No direct war for decades. So why are Iran and Israel enemies—and why is the USA always involved?”