Geeta's World

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 detailing U.S. military strategies, including F-18 launches and drone strikes. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have demanded a Justice Department probe, while Trump officials, inc...

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 dropping and opposition voices growing louder, Ukraine’s leader faces his toughest challenge yet. On this episode of Geeta's World, we break down the big meeting and what it means for...

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 peace? Or will the conflict continue with no end in sight? Watch for the latest developments as global powers navigate the future of Ukraine. In this episode of Geeta's World, our ho...

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 importance of India-US relations. The agenda includes discussions on trade disputes, defence cooperation, and security in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on a potential F-35 fighter j...

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 softening trade threats, could Trump actually strike a geopolitical peace with China? And if he does, what would it mean for India? Tune in! Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound Mix by...

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 list the major challenges and opportunities for India vis-a-vis United States. Deportation of illegal Indian immigrants, a possible economic confrontation including trade and tariff cha...

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, were humbled—or defeated outright. What does this global rejection of incumbents signify? Do these trends signal a demand for genuine systemic change or simply a cyclical rejection...

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 suspect, Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, has been arrested. He had been granted asylum in Germany in 2016 and was critical of the “Islamism of Europe.” He is also...

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 to impose martial law. Although the martial law lasted only six hours, it plunged the nation into political chaos. But why did Yoon resort to such a drastic measure in the first place...

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 Assad family—first Hafez, then Bashar—has governed Syria. So how did the Assads, an Alawite Shia family, a minority in Syria, maintain control in a predominantly Sunni country? Now, the...

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 lost their lives, and 22 police vehicles were set ablaze. The protesters demanded the release of Imran Khan and other “political prisoners” and sought to repeal a constitutional amendme...

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 communal. The Diplomat reported that of over 1,000 minority-owned properties attacked post-Hasina’s ouster, over 500 belonged to Awami League members. So, is this violence targeting Hindus...

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 is to set in. Was this victory more a choice for Trump or a rejection of Kamala Harris and the Democrats? What factors led to her loss? In his speech, Trump vowed, “I will stop wars,”...

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 Demchok, in eastern Ladakh. Why now, though? What might be driving China’s sudden openness to negotiate a truce? And does this development suggest that we are truly on the cusp of a...

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 actively pursuing “credible allegations” tying agents of the Indian government to the Sikh separatist’s death. India rejected them as “absurd and motivated”. A year later, Trudeau has yet...

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 systems and the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Beirut. So, why is Israel attacking Lebanon? What does this ground invasion mean for the country and...

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 Power (NPP). Dissanayake defeated incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Dissanayake secured 42.31% of the vote, Premadasa trailed 34%, and Wick...

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 deportation by 2025. What’s Trudeau’s rationale? Why take a step that will anger many Indian-origin Canadians, particularly the Sikh community, who have strongly supported him? As inflatio...

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 continued presence in India could severely damage Indo-Bangla relations. With Mohammed Yunus as interim leader and a BNP government likely on the horizon, the call for Hasina’s return is int...

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 strict interpretation of Islamic principles. Western countries have linked sanctions relief to restoring women's rights, but the Taliban have only increased restrictions, dismissing t...

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. The convention kicked off yesterday in Chicago and is expected to be a significant moment in Kamala Harris’ campaign. But amidst the political fervour, Kamala Harris faces pressure...

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 atrocities against Bangladeshi Hindus. Why is the caretaker government under Mohammed Yunus letting people run amok and not ensuring communal harmony? Before her exit, Sheikh Hasina...

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 India amid student protests against the Awami League’s quota system for freedom fighters. It is not known what her final destination is. Dramatic visuals of protestors bringing down s...

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 in 2022 and the first-ever by an Indian PM since Ukraine's independence following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Considering Modi’s Russia visit irked Ukraine and the West, is this...

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 open convention to select a new nominee, it seems unlikely now that Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee. But how will Kamala Harris differ fr...