The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair Observer

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer’s Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, examine Japan’s transformation from the post-World War II “economic miracle” into an aging, heavily indebted, yet increasingly assertive geopolitical power. The conversa...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, turn their dialectic eastward to examine analyze the sharp escalation in China–Taiwan tensions following the People’s Liberation Army’s large-scale “Justice Mission 2025” exercise. The drills, which enc...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer, deliver a rigorous analysis of the Indian economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their conversation explores how centralization of power, excessive bureaucratization and competitive populism are hollowing out growth, entrepreneurship, private investment, savings, public fina...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer’s Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and institutions on geopolitical risk, examine France’s deepening crisis and ask whether the Fifth Republic can survive it. The discussion opens with the immediate breakdown: five prime ministers in two year...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, turn their attention to Germany and ask a fundamental question: What has gone wrong with the engine of Europe? The conversation begins with Nazi Germany’s total defeat in 1945 and the country’s partitio...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA officer and Senior Partner at FOI Glenn Carle explore a provocative question: Can Germany and France make Europe great again? The discussion traces Europe’s transformation from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 through the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Enlightenment to emerging as the driving civilizational force...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Senior FOI Partner Glenn Carle (a reputed retired CIA officer) dissect US President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the federal government and its far-reaching implications. They examine Trump’s removal of key officials, including the governor of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Lisa Cook, the director of Centers of Disease Cont...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer’s Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA officer and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle talk about the history of the Iranian empire, the emergence of modern Islamic Iran under the Safavids, the instability that followed, the British domination of this proud nation and the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Atul and Glenn examine the ideologic...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer’s Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle dive into the latest terrorist attack in Kashmir and the resulting escalation between India and Pakistan. They explore the deep historical roots of the conflict, the strategic calculus of both nations, and the dangerous interplay between religion, nationalism, and domes...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Fair Observer’s Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle dive into why US President Donald Trump is targeting Harvard and what that reveals about deeper ideological rifts in America. From culture wars to claims of antisemitism, the rise of woke culture to the dangerous logic behind the “unitary executive,” the conversation ta...

President Donald Trump’s return to power has alarmed many countries around the world. It is important to remember that Trump the individual represents two deep and persistent trends in American politics: isolationism and nativism. Remember that after World War I, the US jettisoned the League of Nations, which was President Woodrow Wilson’s idea. Even after World War II, influential figures champio...

Atul Singh and Glen Carle delve into American history, from the Mayflower's arrival in 1620 to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Carle, with ancestral ties to the Mayflower, discusses the interactions between English colonists and Native Americans, the ideological roots of the American Revolution, and the rise of anti-authoritarian sentiments. The episode highlights key events like King Phi...

In this episode of "The Dialectic," Glenn Carle and Atul Singh analyze the surprising results of the recent Indian election. Atul attributes the outcome to youth voter indifference, unemployment, and regional political dynamics. He critiques the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) centralized leadership and its failure to gain the trust of Muslim voters despite welfare efforts. The discussion also cove...

In this episode of The Dialectic, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle discuss the evolving dynamics of Japan, focusing on its sovereignty, economics, politics, and military assertiveness. They highlight Japan's recent purchase of 400 Tomahawk missiles, the development of aircraft carriers, and strategic alliances with South Korea and India. The conversation also touches on Japan's technological advancement...

In this episode of "The Dialectic," hosts Atul Singh and Glenn Carl examine the historical events that have shaped America's identity and culture, starting with the Mayflower's arrival. They discuss the Protestant Reformation's impact, European religious wars, and how exploration transformed global trade. The conversation also sheds light on the exploitation of indigenous peoples, the significance...

In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, delve into the profound impact of the Israel-Hamas war, shedding light on how this ongoing conflict is reshaping the political and strategic contours of the Middle East and beyond. In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independ...

Atul Singh and Glenn Carle return to make sense of the war in Gaza. Hamas launched a historic terror attack on Israel. This led Israel to unleash the full power of its military to destroy Hamas. This episode examines the what, how and why of what is  going on and makese sense of the possible consequences of this war in the Middle East and beyond.  In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their un...

In the follow-up to their first discussion, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle dissect the consequences of the War on Terror, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the w...

Atul Singh and Glenn Carle look back on 9/11, the Taliban, Al Qaeda and the Iraq War, and the US foreign policy approach that would become the War on Terror.  In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around th...

In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss the New World Order championed by China, and its potential implications. In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retire...

In The Dialectic, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. In this episode, they discuss the state of Britain after Brexit. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two...

In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss Glenn's trip to India, and whether the country is on track to become a great power. Read about Glenn's trek in the Himalayas here: https://www.fairobserver.com/world-news/india-news/a-magical-tale-not-trekking-in-the-himalayas/ In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder,...

Atul Singh and Glenn Carle get to grips with the furore caused by Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, how it has incited the fury of a thin-skinned Chinese regime, and what this game of chicken between world powers could mean for the future.    In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an indep...

The invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the world, causing many to reassess the global order. Are we headed towards a tribal bipolar world? Is this the beginning of the end of globalisation? In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine across the globe. In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affa...

Your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, dive deep into an analysis of Vladimir Putin in this episode of The Dialectic. Read their article on this topic here: https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/making-sense-of-vladimir-putins-long-game/   In the The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an indep...