The New Indian Podcast

Ivan Timofeev has been a Director of Programs at the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) since 2011 till 2023. Before joining RIAC, Dr. Timofeev was the Head of Analytical Monitoring Center and Associate Professor at MGIMO-University (2009–2011). He was awarded a doctoral degree in Political Science at MGIMO in 2006. Dr. Timofeev is an author and co-author of more than 80 publications, is...

Igor Istomin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied International Political Analysis, MGIMO University. He holds Ph. D. and M.A. degrees from this institution as well as undergraduate degree from St. Petersburg State University. Igor Istomin teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in methods of applied analysis of international affairs. He is the author of more than 50 academic...

Dmitry Babich, born in Moscow, has been an active journalist for 25 years, focusing on Russian politics. Graduating from Moscow State University, Babich has had a successful career in Russian journalism. He has previously been a senior correspondent at the Komsomolskaya Pravda daily, RIA Novosti, and Russia Profile magazine. Between 1999 and 2003 Babich was foreign editor at The Moscow News before...

Umesh Moramudali is a Chevening Scholar, lecturer at the University of Colombo, and researcher specializing in public debt and development. He is also a communication and localization consultant.

If an aggressive China attacks defiant Taiwan, will Taipei be able to defend its borders? Can Taiwan become another Ukraine as many fear? Taiwan-based foreign policy expert Dr Alan Hao Yang answers many such pertinent questions related to Taiwan-China tensions.

Arvind Panagariya is an Indian-American economist, currently serving as the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy and Director of Deepak and Neera Raj Center on Indian Economic Policies at Columbia University in New York City. He was the first vice-chairman of the Indian think-tank NITI Aayog from January 2015 to August 2017 and formerly served as Chief Economist of the Asian Deve...

Col. (Retd) R Hariharan is a retired Military Intelligence specialist on South Asia with rich experience in terrorism and insurgency operations. He served as the head of intelligence of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka 1987-90. He is associated with the South Asia Analysis Group and the Chennai Centre for China Studies.

In this episode of REASON, The New Indian show hosted by Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo, policy analyst & commentator N Sathiya Moorthy gives a detailed insight into the Sri Lanka economic crisis. He blames long-term policy shortcomings, uncontrolled expenditure, & Chinese debt trap for the country's misfortunes; says President Gotabaya Rajapaksha fled the island nation because he was not...

Arif Mohammad Khan is an Indian politician, former Member of Parliament, and Governor of the Indian state of Kerala. He has been associated with various political parties over the years, including the Indian National Congress, the Janata Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Arif Mohammad Khan is known for his contributions to Indian politics, particularly his advocacy for secularism and his...

Commodore (Retd) R. S. Vasan, Former Regional Commander Coast Guard Region East, Indian Navy is currently, Director Chennai Centre for China Studies and Regional Director of the National Maritime Foundation, Tamil Nadu Chapter.

In this episode of REASON with TNI Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo, US-based security affairs expert Dr Vijay Sazawal explains various aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war including Moscow's strategy & goals, the impact of sanctions, and growing bonhomie between Russia & China.

Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey UYSM, AVSM, VSM is an Indian Army general serving as the current Commandant of the Army War College, Mhow, prior to his appointment he was the General-Officer-Commanding of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari (born 1958) is an Indian politician from Jammu and Kashmir and the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. He was a member in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, from the Amira Kadal Assembly constituency, for the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party. Bukhari was the elected education minister and later given additional charge of the finance. Almost...

David Devadas is an Indian journalist and an author. His first book on the Kashmir conflict, In Search of a Future, which discusses the history of Kashmir conflict from 1931 onwards, was critically acclaimed. He has served as a distinguished fellow at the Institute of Social Sciences. He has also been a senior fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, visiting professor at Jamia Millia Isla...

In this episode, journalist and author Sergey Strokan explains what led to the war with Ukraine, Russia's relationship with the US & the West, information warfare, and the role of Russia, the US, and NATO in maintaining global peace.

Noted Pakistani author Imtiaz Gul explains the reasons behind Imran Khan's ouster as PM, rising Islamic extremism in Pakistan, and terrorism in Kashmir.

In an exclusive interview with TNI Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo, former Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal (retd) M Matheswaran throws light on various aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war including its impact on India and the role of the West & the US

In a freewheeling interview with TNI Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo, Lt Gen (retd) KJS Dhillon speaks on terrorism, Kashmiri Pandits, Indian Army's role in the Valley, and cross-border infiltration.

Dr. Vijay Sazawal is a policy analyst and a commentator who specializes in local governance and intra-community issues affecting political dynamics within the Kashmir valley. He has written extensively on the current political turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir, arguing for new and innovative approaches in understanding and resolving the simmering discontent in all communities and regions of the State.

Arif Mohammad Khan is an Indian politician, former Member of Parliament, and Governor of the Indian state of Kerala. He has been associated with various political parties over the years, including the Indian National Congress, the Janata Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Arif Mohammad Khan is known for his contributions to Indian politics, particularly his advocacy for secularism and his...

Exclusive Interview with Professor Meenakshi Jain, a historian, a political scientist, and author of several books, and a recent recipient of Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.

Dr. Subhash Kak, an Indian American Computer scientist, a philosopher, a historian and a mathematician. In other words a polymath. He is also a recipient of India’s fourth highest civilian award, that is Padma Shri, for his contributions to maths, philosophy, computer science and astronomy of ancient India. Exclusive interview of Padma Shree Dr. Subhash Kak, Indian-American computer scientist and...

Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, India. In Reason with Aarti Tikoo, Editor-in-Chief, The New Indian. The economic impact of the pandemic has been huge, affecting small and strong economics alike. Just how badly has India been impacted? Were we able to shield the big blow? What about the China effect on world economics? The New Indian seeks answers to the...

Vikram Sood is a former head of India's foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). In addition to his extensive experience in espionage, he is also a published author, with two books to his name: "Unending Game" and "The Ultimate Goal". Both books have been praised for their ability to explore complex topics such as espionage with a clear and co...

He is one of India’s most flamboyant politicians. A former diplomat, a historian, a writer, a former minister and a Member of Parliament (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) from the Congress party, Shashi Tharoor wears several hats. In a candid conversation with Aarti Tikoo, Dr Tharoor speaks on issues that concern us.