Geeta's World

Geeta's World

It’s a weekly podcast on international relations, where our host Anna Priyadarshini is joined by Geeta Mohan on the fascinating stories on world politics and international relations. A journalist covering international relations and diplomacy for the past 10 years, Geeta’s world primarily revolves around diplomats. And behind these suited-up ambassadors and diplomats, lie undocumented stories that often slip through the cracks of the news cycle. A deep-dive into Geeta’s world will unravel it all.

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March 27, 2025 22 mins
Trump administration is under fire after a leaked Signal group chat revealed sensitive Yemen attack plans. The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a confidential discussion detailing U.S. military strategies, including F-18 launches and drone strikes. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have demanded a Justice Department probe, while Trump officials, including National Security Advisor Mi...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office showdown with Donald Trump has triggered a political crisis. As U.S. support wavers, Zelensky turns to Europe for aid—but will it be enough? With approval ratings dropping and opposition voices growing louder, Ukraine’s leader faces his toughest challenge yet. On this episode of Geeta's World, we break down the big meeting and what it means for the world.

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The Ukraine war has now entered its fourth year, with European leaders intensifying peace efforts amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support.

With diplomatic talks gaining momentum, could this be the turning point for peace? Or will the conflict continue with no end in sight? Watch for the latest developments as global powers navigate the future of Ukraine.

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Shashank Mattoo, and the foreig...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France and  the United States this week will be diplomatically important. It marks his first official trip since Donald Trump’s return to office, highlighting the strategic importance of India-US relations. The agenda includes discussions on trade disputes, defence cooperation, and security in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on a potential F-35 fighter jet deal. Talks will also cover Indi...
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Donald Trump built his image as tough on China—tariffs, tech bans, and military alliances to counter Beijing. But now, he's making moves that hint at a potential deal. From inviting Xi Jinping to his inauguration to softening trade threats, could Trump actually strike a geopolitical peace with China? And if he does, what would it mean for India?

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Produced by Garvit Srivastava

Sound Mix by Suraj Singh
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On this episode of Geeta’s World, Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan takes a look at what President Donald Trump's tenure means for India-U.S. relations. Geeta and Shashank discuss Trump’s approach to the world and list the major challenges and opportunities for India vis-a-vis United States. Deportation of illegal Indian immigrants, a possible economic confrontation including trade and tariff changes, and Trump's threat to the glo...
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2024 wasn't just a year of elections but a year of reckoning. Dubbed the "super year," it witnessed a global wave of anti-incumbency. From the UK to South Africa, Japan to France, ruling parties, whether left or right, were humbled—or defeated outright.

What does this global rejection of incumbents signify? Do these trends signal a demand for genuine systemic change or simply a cyclical rejection of the status quo?

Back home, follo...
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On December 20, tragedy struck Magdeburg's Christmas market when a black SUV ploughed through holiday shoppers. Four women and a nine-year-old boy died, while 200 others were injured, including seven Indians.

The suspect, Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, has been arrested. He had been granted asylum in Germany in 2016 and was critical of the “Islamism of Europe.”

He is also a staunch supporter of the far-righ...
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly, making him the third president in the country to face suspension through such a vote.

The impeachment was triggered by Yoon's decision to impose martial law. Although the martial law lasted only six hours, it plunged the nation into political chaos. But why did Yoon resort to such a drastic measure in the first place?

The impeachment now moves to Sout...
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On December 8, rebel forces stormed Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who had been ruling Syria since 2000. Reports suggest Assad has fled to Russia, where he has sought asylum.

For over 53 years, the Assad family—first Hafez, then Bashar—has governed Syria. So how did the Assads, an Alawite Shia family, a minority in Syria, maintain control in a predominantly Sunni country?

Now, the question is: who will govern Syria?...
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On November 25-26, Islamabad witnessed chaos as around 10,000 PTI supporters defied a government ban, leading to violent clashes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 protesters were arrested, five security personnel lost their lives, and 22 police vehicles were set ablaze.

The protesters demanded the release of Imran Khan and other “political prisoners” and sought to repeal a constitutional amendment that boosts the government's pow...
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Tens of thousands of Hindus recently protested in Chattogram and across Bangladesh, demanding protection from escalating violence against them.

A counter-narrative suggests these attacks are more political than communal. The Diplomat reported that of over 1,000 minority-owned properties attacked post-Hasina’s ouster, over 500 belonged to Awami League members. So, is this violence targeting Hindus or political rivals? What are the gr...
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Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th U.S. president, becoming the first convicted criminal to win the White House. At 78, he is also the oldest person ever elected to office. With his election, a new world order is to set in.

Was this victory more a choice for Trump or a rejection of Kamala Harris and the Democrats? What factors led to her loss?

In his speech, Trump vowed, “I will stop wars,” citing his prior term without new ...
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Last week, after over four years of tensions on the border, India and China reached a significant agreement to resume military patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), in key areas, including Depsang and Demchok, in eastern Ladakh.

Why now, though? What might be driving China’s sudden openness to negotiate a truce? And does this development suggest that we are truly on the cusp of a détente or perhaps even a rapproche...
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India-Canada relations have hit rock bottom, with both countries expelling diplomats. It all began in September 2023, when Canadian PM Justin Trudeau told his country’s parliament that intelligence agencies were actively pursuing “credible allegations” tying agents of the Indian government to the Sikh separatist’s death. India rejected them as “absurd and motivated”.

A year later, Trudeau has yet to present concrete evidence despite...
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Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive into southern Lebanon, escalating their conflict with Hezbollah and Iranian-backed groups. This follows intense airstrikes, including attacks on Hezbollah’s communication systems and the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on Beirut.

So, why is Israel attacking Lebanon? What does this ground invasion mean for the country and the region? What is Israel’s ultima...
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, or AKD as he's popularly known, has just been sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president. He represents the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and its broader front, the National People’s Power (NPP).

Dissanayake defeated incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Dissanayake secured 42.31% of the vote, Premadasa trailed 34%, and Wickremesinghe placed a distant third wi...
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Canada’s decision to end the 18-month extension of postgraduate work permits (PGWPs) has left thousands of international students, many from India, facing uncertainty. Reports suggest that 130,000 are at risk of deportation by 2025.

What’s Trudeau’s rationale? Why take a step that will anger many Indian-origin Canadians, particularly the Sikh community, who have strongly supported him?

As inflation and housing pressures push liberal ...
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Since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and her taking refuge in India, anti-India sentiment has been peaking in Bangladesh.

Recently BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demanded Hasina’s extradition, warning that her continued presence in India could severely damage Indo-Bangla relations. With Mohammed Yunus as interim leader and a BNP government likely on the horizon, the call for Hasina’s return is intensifying. So, will India bow to thi...
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The Taliban's new 35-article morality law restricts women from speaking, singing, or even making eye contact in public, requiring them to cover their bodies completely. This is part of a broader push to enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic principles.

Western countries have linked sanctions relief to restoring women's rights, but the Taliban have only increased restrictions, dismissing this as an internal matter. Despite s...
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