The New Indian Podcast

In this thought-provoking discussion, TNI Editor Aarti Tikoo and geopolitical analyst Gilles Boquerat delve deep into the evolving geostrategic landscape of India. They analyze the possibility of a two-front war with Pakistan and China, the shifting dynamics in India-China relations, and the role of major powers like the USA and France in the Indo-Pacific region. The conversation also touches upon...

John Seaman specializes in the geopolitics and political economy of East Asia and on China’s relations with Europe and the United States. He also conducts research on China's industrial strategy and foreign policy, the geopolitics of the energy and digital transitions, and the political economy of critical raw materials. In this interview, TNI Editor Aarti Tikoo and John discuss the point of c...

Nominchimeg Odsuren serves as the legal policy advisor to the speaker of the Mongolian parliament. In this episode, EIC Aarti Tikoo engages in a conversation with Nominchimeg, exploring the unique aspects of a parliamentary form of government and the involvement of women in governmental affairs. #diplomacy #mongolia #narendramodi #india

A young Sunil Raina, fresh out of college, was divided between two choices in his life when the situation fell apart in the Kashmir valley. On one hand, he wished to pursue activism full-time as a member of the 'Panun Kashmir' organization, and on the other hand, burgeoning responsibilities asked of him to find a firm footing in his life, which was ruptured by the forced displacement perpe...

In this interview, Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo and Melissa Levaillant, Foreign Policy Expert discuss the foreign policy of India, and examine contemporary issues from the standpoint of both Indian and European Union. Their discussion touches upon the perception of India in European nations, as well as China's expansionist tendencies in the Indo-Pacific Region and India's increasing importa...

Gonchig Ganbold, a former diplomat and advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, joins Editor-in-chief Aarti Tikoo in an engaging discussion. Together, they delve into various topics, including the Mongolian polity, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, and the bilateral relations between India and Mongolia. Drawing upon his expertise and experience, Gonchig Ganbold provides valuable insights in...

Vamsee Juluri, a professor of media studies at the University of San Francisco, provides a thought-provoking review of the significance and influence of the Indian diaspora in US politics. This analysis takes place against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly-anticipated visit to the USA from June 21-24, which garnered an immense response. Prof. Vamsee argues that while the In...

Dr. Sazawal and Editor-in-chief Aarti Tikoo delve into India-USA bilateral relations in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States from June 21-24. They explore the evolution of the India-USA relationship, particularly in the context of democratic and conservative governments in the United States. Dr. Sazawal argues that historically, India has often been subject...

In this episode, Prof. Galsandorj Damba discusses the trade economy of Mongolia. Sandwiched between two nuclear powers, Russia and China, this Central Asian country possesses abundant mineral resources, which contribute to 20% of its GDP. Editor-in-chief Aarti Tikoo and Prof. Damba delve into the future trading prospects of Mongolia and the role India is playing in reducing its energy imports.

In an enlightening discussion, Professor Mishig-ish Baata (MAS, Mongolia) and Aarti Tikoo delve into the fascinating topic of the spread of Buddhism in Mongolia. They explore the historical interactions between ancient India and Mongolia, revealing the seeds of a relationship that can be traced back as far as 2000-10,000 years, as suggested by some experts.

Professor O. Nyamdavaa, a distinguished academic and former ambassador of Mongolia to India, provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical Indo-Mongolia relations, delving into their roots that extend as far back as 10,000 years, as posited by certain experts. In an enlightening conversation with Aarti Tikoo, the Editor-in-chief of The New Indian (TNI), Professor Nyamdavaa explores the influ...

Dulguun Baasandavaa, the executive director of the New Recovery Policy Accelerator (PMDU), has been tasked with accelerating Mongolia's economy, which has experienced a slump due to the double whammy of COVID and the Russia-Ukraine War. As an expert in economics, Dulguun discusses the current state of Mongolia's economy and the challenges it faces, as well as its potential.

In an interview with Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo, Chanchalapathi Dasa, who holds the position of Vice President at #iskcon #bangalore , delves into the workings and obstacles encountered by the organization. The conversation also touches upon the concept of consciousness and its pertinence in contemporary times. Chanchalapathi observes that technological advancements and progress has made it chall...

Francois Gautier, a French journalist who has been based in India for over 30 years, shares his experiences covering India in this episode. He discusses the world's need for India in geopolitical affairs, the assimilation of Muslims into the Indian identity, and the dangers posed by Christian missionaries. Gautier is a staunch defender of India and talks about the threats facing the "Hind...

The New Indian Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo and US-Russia relations expert Andrew Korybko discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in this episode, analyzing the pace of events and its impact on current geo-politics. #geopolitics #RussiaUkraineConflict

Commissioned in Dec 1978 in the Poona Horse, Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan retired after over 37 years of distinguished service on 29th Feb 2016. An Alumni of DSSC Wellington and DSCSC Mirpur, Dhaka, during his service he commanded 16th Light Cavalry (one of the oldest Cavalry unit of India), 1stArmoured Brigade and 2 Mountain Division. An expert in mechanized and mountain warfare, he has seenservice al...

Lt Gen Arun Kumar Sahni is a decorated, scholar – soldier, with 40 years of commissioned service in the Indian Army. In his last assignment, tenanting the second highest rank of the army, he was the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of one of the six operational commands of the Indian Army.

Rajiv Dogra is an Indian diplomat, television commentator, writer and an artist. He was the Indian Ambassador to Italy and Romania and Consul General to Karachi, Pakistan. He was also India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Agencies based in Rome.

Aravindan Neelakandan is an Indian writer. Aravindan belongs to the post-socialist Indian thinkers of cultural evolutionism about Indian ethnogenesis. He is known for the book Breaking India, which he co-wrote with Rajiv Malhotra.

Vikram Sampath FRHistS is an Indian popular historian who is noted for writing biographies of Gauhar Jaan and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

Rajiv Malhotra is an Indian-born American Hindutva ideologue, author and founder of Infinity Foundation, which focuses on Indic studies, and also funds projects such as Columbia University's project to translate the Tibetan Buddhist Tengyur.

In this special Moscow edition of REASON, The New Indian show hosted by Editor Aarti Tikoo, Russian journalist Vladimir Mikheev throws light on a range of geopolitical issues facing the world, including the Ukraine war, energy crisis, changing geopolitical dynamics, Western sanctions on Russia.

Kirill Babaev is the Director of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a Professor at the Financial University, a RIAC Member, and a Doctor of Philological Sciences.

Andrey Karneev is the Deputy Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Andrey Bystritskiy is a Professor and PhD (Pedagogics, 1989). Andrey Bystritskiy has been at the National Research University – Higher School of Economics since 2001, as a Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries since 2014. Andrey Bystritskiy is the author of books, including such works as Youth Subcultures and Russia's Intelligentsia During the Demise of the Soviet System (1991), and numer...