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Diplomacy DirectRationalizing Radicalism?In this discussion, On Diplomacy Direct we have a duo of veteran officers, Gen Sudhakar Jee and Lt Col Manoj Sinha, who has served in J&K and have faced and fought Terrorism firsthand, Gen Sudhakar Jee and Col Manoj Sinha to touch base upon the Philosophy and Psychology of Radicalization, Role of religion and the related Politics around it; and we will take up their individual thoughts about how and what should the youth think while their self-talks before committing a violent cause that is only going to play in some made up ideological rhetoric for the economic and poli...2022-08-131h 00
Diplomacy DirectIndia's National Security DoctrineDr. Gary Lilienthal, Chairman of Carrington Rand Institute, brings his expert view to the discussion on National Security Doctrine and relates it to India's past, current, and evolving security stance. In this conversation, we derive the basis of fundamentals of any nation’s process of Identifying and prioritizing its geopolitical interests under the Doctrine of National Security, encompassing the entire mechanism of governance from military readiness, diplomatic stand, economic resilience, and social policies that are designed to protect and promote the country's national security interests.
India does not have any such doctrine. other than the one drafted by...2022-07-3042 min
Diplomacy DirectCountering Terrorism and Indian Army's Public Outreach in Jammu and KashmirCol Shaminder Singh Jamwal (retd) from ADA, narrates his experiences accrued while serving in Jammu and Kashmir and the adversities faced by the Indian Army to bring the cognizance of government efforts to the people in the valley. He answers the question raised by the students from the Counter-Terrorism class at Pune University, Dept of Defence regarding the procedures, plans, and balance that the army has to maintain to deal with day-to-day public affairs issues.
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Diplomacy DirectSouth China Sea ConundrumChina's sweeping claims of sovereignty over the sea—and the sea's estimated 11 billion barrels of untapped oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas—has more than antagonized competing claimants i.e. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam for obvious reasons. On this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Pooja Bhatt (PhD, JNU), about this Geo-political fallout in the South China Sea and the round-up, the reasonabilities and the resolutions regarding it.
Dr. Pooja Bhat is a researcher and analyst of International Relations and Security Studies. PhD in International Relations from JNU. She was Assistant Professor with the...2022-07-1325 min
Diplomacy DirectDOKLAM - Everything you need to knowToday Gen Sudhakar Jee brings out the History and Geography with the Why's and the Wherefores of the Doklam region, Chinese interest in the region, and the Bhutanese cry for help to India in these situations.
Must-listen details on Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a two-month standoff in the summer of 2017. Why despite several rounds of engagement between China and Bhutan, the dispute between the two over Doklam has not been resolved. Why does it matter? and What next?
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Diplomacy DirectChina's Space Weaponizing and Global DeterenceDr. Namrata Goswami and Rick Fisher bring out the Global concern and the facts about the challenges of China's Space aggression and weaponization causing Security challenges to the world, with soft and hard power space dynamics employed by China.
Rick Fisher is a senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center. He has been a consulting expert on PLA issues for the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission chartered by the US Congress secretary and the Author of the book 'China's Military Modernization' published by the Stanford University Press. He also had been an advisor with...2022-06-2840 min
Diplomacy DirectA way forward with the Northeastern Insurgencies - A DiscussionStudents of Pune University, Dept. of Defence and Strategic Studies interview Maj Karan Tambe (retd) regarding the first-hand account of North Eastern insurgencies, Military operations and Govt efforts to negotiate and bring peace to the region.
Also, listen to the following episodes on Northeastern Insurgencies:
China in Arunachal Pradesh and North Eastern Insurgencies - Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qnIbcrS5mehrd1dJ7APJq?si=b789d5b3f66c457a
How can India Truly integrate with the North East - Lt Gen BS Sandhu | Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan
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Diplomacy DirectEU-China Relations and The War in UkraineAt the conclusion of the recent EU-China summit, it is observed that EU has now started to recognize the systemic rivalry between the two. In this context, Dr. Benjamin Barton of the KL Campus of the University of Nottingham discusses with Diplomacy Direct (Vipul Tamhane), the realization of the Trojan horse policies in the European region (by China) and the rapidly declining trust of the EU states in China as a Trade Partner and the BRI scam of power play. EU slowly finds itself getting cornered between the two authoritarian regimes, bringing plausible near future seen/unseen dangers creeping...2022-05-2332 min
Diplomacy DirectEnergy and Geopolitics - Global DynamicsEnergy and Power is a play that has all the driving factors in the modern world. It controls Changing Global order... Regional Power play .... Big power politics.. everything that has your attention. We look at global trade and economic prospects in a very different light when it comes to Oil reserves and changing energy trends globally. Renewables play a different trajectory-changing role of their own, with technology advancements being looked at from a vantage point.
In this Podcast, Vipul Tamhane of Diplomacy Direct talks to Dr. Aparaajita Pandey on the contours of this eco-political game encompassing the globe...2022-05-2022 min
Diplomacy DirectRussia-EU-USA-China - Quadrilateral Dynamics - RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR IS A GLOBAL OIL WAR - FUELING OIL CRISISLt Gen Rameshwar Yadav, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, asserts and provides a rationale for his theory of Russian Oil war on the West and a Global Oil turmoil raising up. There's too much happening on the Global arena in terms of strong Geopolitical play. Russia continuing it's rampage in Ukraine, inspiring China to gear up for Taiwanese aggression and continuing militarizing in the Malakka Strait. USA warning China of it's anticipated actions while sitting on the sidelines watching Russia raking havoc on her younger brother. EU is worrying about it's Oil and Energy crisis with US sanctions on Russia.
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Diplomacy DirectCombined Strength of Military and Diplomacy (Forging a Joint Civil–Military Approach)Lt Gen PG Kamath, PVSM AVSM YSM SM, and Amb Sanjiv Arora bring a perspective that a well-coordinated Foreign Policy and Military Strategy go hand in hand to put up a formidable force for a strong international Representation.
Diplomacy generally steps in at the idea of competition has captured the attention, imagination, and anxieties of national security practitioners. For scholars of international politics, however, it is an old hat. The military, the advisory arms, the academia, the intelligence and the MoD i.e. the national 'Foreign Policy' mechanism i.e. is in constant preparation to succeed the...2022-05-0449 min
Diplomacy DirectA General's Take on India's Position in The Russo-Ukraine ConflictGeneral Sudhakar Jee puts forward his analytical perspective in terms of India's stand in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. We discuss Russia's Time-Tested friendship and multi-sector alliance in Trade & Commerce, Defence and Technology.
We also discuss Ukraine's 'My enemy's friend is my enemy' Card with India in the internal political decisions and in the UN; and what repercussions that have led to in terms of bilateral Diplomacy.
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Diplomacy DirectWhy do UN Peacekeeping Missions Fail? UN Force Commander and a UN Diplomat talk UNPK OperationsToday we discuss normative ambiguities in the Principles of UN Peace Keeping operations and it's Impact on upholding the UNSC charter in terms of global peace. Gen. AK Bardalai (India's UN Force Commander to Lebanon) and Amb. Dinkar Srivastava (Director UN Peacekeeping and Joint Secretary UN in Ministry of External Affairs) speak out their experiences and learned opinion on the unclear operational faultlines and ambiguities. The politics of Russia China Vs US UK France blocks and the Veto game that leads to decision-making paralysis and inaction most of the time.
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Diplomacy DirectHow can INDIA truly integrate with the NORTH EAST | Insurgencies | Govt. efforts | ACT EAST | DONERDiplomacy Direct discusses India's North-East policy with experienced commanders who've served extensively in the region. The shortfalls in the governance, the outlook and outreach programs, the connectivity, the infrastructure, and the overall support. Turning North East India into a manufacturing and technology hub for the Act East Policy and regional trade with economy enhancing initiatives. The North East can be seen as a conduit for trade and commerce with the ASEAN nations given the conducive proximity in the region.
Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu and Gen Shokin Chauhan bring out the fundamentals in the North-Eastern governance in an advisory ma...2022-02-0656 min
Diplomacy DirectTribute to Late CDS Gen Rawat - The Void and The ManifestationToday on Diplomacy Direct we are joined by two of Late CDS Gen Rawat's closest collaborators and dear friends to take us through their feelings about this national loss about the departed national hero and to discuss the topic to clear the air about the Void and the Manifestation for the role and responsibilities of the CDS and what the successor will inherit as a legacy to continue forward.
We have with us Lt Gen Ashok Shivane, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, the former Director General of the Mechinised Forces and Lt Gen Vinod Khandare, PVSM, AVSM, SM, UNM, the...2022-01-191h 27
Diplomacy DirectWhy was Putin really here? India Russia Relations - Discussing Putin's India visitWhy was Putin really here? India Russia Relations - Discussing Putin's India visit
India has many partners and alliances in geo-politics, but talking about friendship; the list always starts with Russia. Today on Diplomacy Direct, we discuss Indo-Russo relations and the time-tested friendship.
Amb Trigunyat, ex-diplomat to Russia and Prof Swaran Singh bring their views to the discussion about this strategic duo and the subsequent global factors around them. They discuss the Sino-Russo-Indo triangle from trade, political and military angles. USA Russia spectrum and how India looks at them from a strategic...2021-12-1754 min
Diplomacy DirectUnderstanding The Chinese Political and Military IdeologiesDiplomacy Direct brings to you a discussion between two eminent personalities in their fields to connect their thoughts on Chinese Foreign Politics and International Relations Policies. We have Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar who is a prudent veteran commander and Author of the book "The Chinese Myth" and on the other hand we have Prof. Rajiv Ranjan an astute academician and author and editor of the book "China and South Asia: Changing Regional Dynamics, Development and Power Play"
On this Podcast, we discuss the reality, perceptions, and all the in-between factors behind the Chinese attitude towards hegemony, under...2021-12-1358 min
Diplomacy Direct26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks from the vantage of the NSG lead - Lt Col Sundeep SenDiplomacy Direct in conversation with Lt. Col. Sundeep Sen (Retd.) regarding Operation Balck Tornado by NSG Commandos to fight the terrorists at Chabad (Nariman) House, Mumbai to save and rescue the members of Jewish community members.
Col Sen gives us a first-hand account of the on-ground and background activities of this NSG operation that he led on 26/11.
This conversation gives us a perspective of a counter-terrorism operation from the point of view of the mission operator, the dynamic planning, logistics, threats & possibilities and the overall scenario on ground zero.
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Diplomacy DirectChina Pakistan Collusion against India - Game Theory on a Two Front War ScenarioDiplomacy Direct talks with Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R), PVSM AVSM and Ambassador Anil Trigunayat regarding the Sino-Pak collusion in terms of the Military and Economic instruments and its adverse effects on India's threat perception towards national security. We also analyze the alliances (QUAD, mini-QUAD, AUKUS etc.) and their weightage in terms of a scenario if two-sided aggression descends upon India. We critically see through Diplomatic and Military options and the related Game Theories on either side of the plausible spectrum.
A very power-packed analytical Geo-political conversation, a must listen perspective from Gurus of their trade for all t...2021-11-051h 11
Diplomacy DirectGlobal Refugee Crisis : A Ticking Timebomb - Lt Gen Anil MalikLt Gen Anil Malik talks with Diplomacy Direct's Vipul Tamhane about the Global Refugee Crisis in the backdrop of all the that is on the forefront of civil war, terrorism, genocide, religious or ethnic cleansing etc. This subject is seldom covered by the media and needs global attention with an urgently warranted magnitude due to the unfair labor, sexual exploitation & other human rights violations, physical abuse, and other atrocities.
From the asylum-giving governments, the Refugees have also become the cause of National Security with radicalization and terrorism threats on it's ever high.
We discuss the governance mechanism...2021-11-0155 min
Diplomacy DirectChina in Arunachal Pradesh and North East Insurgencies General's Perspective - Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Dir Gen Assam Rifles)Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (R), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM (3 star General) talks with Diplomacy Direct regarding the Insurgencies and Governance issues in the North East India. The Beautiful 8 States that are integral part of India, today face dangers from inner tribal conflicts to the Chinese interference and salami slicing. The Indian governance mechanism, the security forces and the Law enforcement largely succeed in upholding democracy and the individual ways of lifes, however there isn't an absolute win in persuading everyone, in every area and region.
Gen Chauhan, who is a highly decorated erudite officer brings a perspective...2021-09-2553 min
Diplomacy DirectInsights into Chinas Peoples Liberation Army's Future Plans and Progression Projection - Prof. Rick FisherProf. Rick Fisher brings a unique perspective through his analysis on the CPP's progression with PLA on it's leash. China’s Military Strategy built and influence of CPP over PLA and it’s role in protecting China’s evolving national and political security and also social stability and CPP's propaganda and PLA's role in it.
We talk about about the military capabilities and also WMD capabilities, Cyber Warfare and plans in the Earth-Moon system.
The discussion pans into the salami slicing aggression and the subsequent armed conflict instigating the neighboring encroached states.
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Diplomacy DirectAfghanistan From an Eye of a Spy - Maj Gen Amitabh Joshi (R), VSMTaliban's birth from the Afghan warlordism that has been used by big power nations for ages and the country is in conflict and fragility. The Mujahedeen forces have over the time turned into a full-fledged terrorist group and to fuel the confidence they are inspired by the ISIS and funded by other nations on the path of hegemony or the ones who have the Islamic caliphate ideologies.
US entered Afghanistan in 2001 to uproot Al-Qaeda and capture or kill Osama bin Laden which was accomplished decade back. The Taliban plan brewed for past 20 years to align and strike...2021-08-311h 20
Diplomacy Direct2020s Indo-China conflicts - Book Review 'Elephant on the high Himalayas' - Diplomacy Direct in conversation with Col RS SidhuThe book 'ELEPHANT ON THE HIGH HIMALAYAS' provides a very unique insight into the changing discourse between Indo-pacific geopolitics, especially relations between India and China.
Col RS Sidhu, has served with the army for 29 years and is a decorated war veteran. and brings the story with right credentials and with first hand experience backing his take on the subject.
We speak about US intervention, QUAD formation as a military deterrence force to Chinese hegemony ideology driven aggression, trade disbalance that has led to partial or notional withdrawals, etc. We talk about possibilities of de-escalation; and fi...2021-05-0147 min
Diplomacy DirectModern Geopolitical Kootneeti (Strategy) in the post Covid world - DD talks with Lokesh JainIn today’s segment of Diplomacy Direct’s “Young Minds Speak” we have Lokesh Jain ..An engineering professional, who's a National Team member at Confederation of young leaders working on the project of United Nations for the devising efficient policies for the implementation of SDG's.
We talk about Indo-Pacific Geo-politics, NAM (Non Alignment Moment) and how far have we come from that ideology over time.
We spoke about connecting the ancient to the modern day ideologies, i.e. from Kautilya, Kalidasa, to Han Xin or Jiang Ziyaor Sun Tzu or humanitarian thinkers like Confucius.
We also discuss a...2021-01-2638 min
Diplomacy DirectIndia's Role in D-10 - DD talks with Dr. Monica Verma“Democracy” for Indians mean different than their Western counter parts in many ways and we won't know when or how it kept sliding in and out of the democracy for many reasons.
We still face many issues with population, illiteracy, gender inequality, caste and religion with traditional tethering democracy heavily drenched in bureaucracy.
Nonetheless the world sees it as a biggest 'people lead people show' and wants to extend trade and commerce for the sheer size of it's market turning a blind eye to unyielding economic inequalities and evident struggle for the policies for the commer...2021-01-2331 min
Diplomacy DirectLethargic Diplomacy, UNMOGIP The UN Observer-ship in Kashmir - Onkareshwar Pandey (ex. Rashtriya Sahara) talks with Diplomacy DirectToday our topic of discussion is the Lethargic Diplomacy, the UN Observer-ship in Kashmir i.e. the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan, abbreviated UNMOGIP.
We cover Indian Independence Act of 1947 and Kashmir's accession to India, Karachi Agreement of 1949, and the subsequent Simla Agreement of 1972 from which India has consistently observed non-recognition policy of the Observership.
We cover the tenure, extent and the failure of this particular charter in the process, given the 3 major wars and countless skirmishes occurred in the area; during which the said diplomatic UN observership isn't historically seen participating in bringing...2021-01-1629 min
Diplomacy DirectHistory Shapes the March Towards Rule of Law (India & China cultural observations) - DD talks with Ieshan Misri and Vishal TripathiIn this in depth conversation, we talk over the differences in cultures and the extrapolation of it into the social governance and the development of two distinct nations albeit neighbors. The Governance we see how a larger manifestation of Human emotions it is and the personal narratives which a government has to cater to for a longer ongoing public needs.
The psychology of a communist tendency is very near to a calloused mindset of using public as resources for the state gain that translates to freedomless selfishness of the state or even the elite group who runs it...2021-01-091h 17
Diplomacy DirectPAKISTAN DEEP STATE - Maj RR Hublikar (R) talks with Diplomacy DirectToday we are going to discuss Pakistan and the related regional and International Political mess that it is in the loan dumping and a facet of it's Deep State i.e. the parallel regime ran by it's military, creating a nuisance not only for the global community but also it's own citizens.
From 1979 Pakistan was in favor of religious militancy and then the sects division is another regional matter. The intelligence community has come to a conclusion that Pakistan's deep state has played a vital role fueling the Shia - Sunni conflict in Pakistan itself.
Pakistan...2020-12-2731 min