The Other Side: Recent Episodes
The Other Side
Did you ever think about any political issues which are neither being reported nor being given attention? “The Other Side” is a a great place for you to understand complex global political issues, where we discuss the other side of the issues which are relevant.
In this episode Aditya Kumar hosts Dr.Raymond Kwun Sun-Lau, Political Scientist and author from Hong-Kong. The situation in Hong Kong remains tense, as the Chinese government clamps down on the protestors, who have been demanding greater democracy from the mainland for over a year. The new security laws, passed on 30th June, has made the mainland’s grip over the administrative region firmer. How does the future look for this region? Is it as bleak as it sounds or are there signs of optimism?. Picture credits: DW
In this episode, Pratyush engages Cdr. Dr. Eyal Pinko in a conversation where they explore the various strategic implications that has been brought about by the massive 'Iran-China' deal which is worth $400 billion. West Asia is a very vital region in the world and various players including India have been vying for influence in this region. This agreement has completely changed the scenario. These players who seek to wield a greater influence over this region are caught off guard and are reeling from the effects of this deal. What options do these players have left? Photo Credit: China Daily
In this episode Sagar hosts, Dr.Amrita Jash, Research Fellow at Centre for Land Warfare Studies, She was a visiting Fellow at University of Cambridge and Dr.Jash specialises on China with focus on China-Japan relations. The episode contains an insightful conversation on 1. China-Japan Tensions. 2.Impact of COVID-19 on bilateral relations. 3. Disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands 4.Economy and Trade relations. And 5.Likely unfolding of relations between China and Japan in the future. Photo credits: The Economist
In this episode hosted by Sagar, has conversation with Col.Vinayak Bhat, Indian Army veteran, Defence expert and Satellite Imagery specialist. The episode contains discussion on the LAC standoff based on Satellite Imagery, strategic importance of Pangong, Galwan, Depsang and other intruded territories to India. Was there an intelligence failure and has India been able to convince the world and isolate China. Picture credits: BusinessInsider, Host e-mail:dayasagarnaidu7737@gmail.com, guest Col.Bhat can be reached at @rajfortyseven
In this episode, we're joined by a reoccurring guest, Prof. Sriparna Pathak who is the assistant Dean of the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) of the O.P Jindal Global University. Here in this episode, Pratyush engages Dr. Pathak in a conversation about the future of Sino-Indian Relations. What does the future have in store for these two Asian powers? Listen in as we discuss pertinent questions regarding the trajectory of the relationship between these two countries. Can we normalise relations with our neighbour or is it doomed to go down the hard way? Picture Source: Telegraph India
In this episode Sagar hosts Ritika V Kapoor, researcher on Indian Ocean Region and India’s vision of SAGAR. The episode contains discussion on, The victory of SLPP and the return of Rajapaksa brothers to power in Sri-Lanka and its implications on India. Would this election result push this strategically important island country more towards China? Picture source: the Sunday morning cartoons
When the whole world is fighting a pandemic caused by a virus originated from China, rather than working on soft diplomacy to heal the damaged public opinion, China has been offensive. It has involved in a bloody standoff with India which led to martyrdom of 20 Indian soldiers. In this episode Host Sagar Naidu discuss the Chinese aggression and ongoing border standoff with Professor Sriparna Pathak, Assistant Dean of Jindal School of International Affairs and an expert on China.