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JSIA PODCAST

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

A student- driven initiative to explore the world of global affairs and provide insights into the experiences of students, facilities and scholars of the field to help in getting exposure for the interested community.

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Episodes

Casting South Asia

November 10, 2021 10:18 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

E1- Pegasus report, Mizoram-Assam conflict, Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan, special India-Pak independence report.

Growing Influence of Big Tech

October 31, 2021 14:33 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The influence of tech moguls and billionaires is exponentially increasing. As they amass greater fortunes, the power they wield grows too. Alongside conventional heads of state, these individuals impact the international order in multifarious ways. It is imperative that we scrutinize their actions and understand their role. We will be a nalyzing such individuals through the lens of philosophical theories of power and leadership.

Power and assimilation: The story of indigenous Canadians

June 23, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In the first episode of Realpolitik, Akshata and Preben discuss the historical persecution of indigenous Canadians, their present situation, and potential ways forward.

Unscrambling Africa

June 08, 2021 11:56 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Colonial rule has left several nations in poverty and has caused widespread damage to them. This could be evident by the conflicts in several countries, especially in Africa. The podcast evaluates how the colonial scramble for Africa resulted in several contemporary issues in Congo, Nigeria and Rwanda. The episode also discusses how Africa has been mapped and provides insights into how Africa should have been mapped. 

Israel-Palestine: The Prequel

June 02, 2021 15:20 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Israel and Palestine conflict is one of the longest ongoing conflict of recent times.The conflict is not just a religious one, but also a conflict of ethnicity, border and most importantly human rights. Today, we see rapid escalation in the region and we are all curious to know more about it. Join us as we speak with professor Khinvraj on the history of the conflict.

The Boyra battle - 1971

May 16, 2021 14:18 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

The year is 1971. Across the Border in East Pakistan, the Bangla people have risen up against their Pakistani Overlords, forming the Mukti Bahini, an armed insurgent force, aimed at Achieving independence from Pakistan. These Muktis, as they are fondly called, are being trained in India, and although India has not yet officially joined the war, Indian forces nonetheless assist the Mukti Bahini against Pakistani forces. The Pakistanis have repeatedly used air support against the coalition, and...

Trump: An Era Bygone?

February 19, 2021 13:17 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

This episode looks into the former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies. Further, we explore the Abraham Accords, Qatar crisis, The rise of President Erdogan and much more. Along with the Dean of JSIA and the author of books such as Trumped, Dr.Sreeram Chaulia, we talk more about how Donald Trump's decisions impact the region in the long term, and how the new administration will react to the decisions

Living Life (not) in the Military

January 12, 2021 08:38 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

“Shoot, Dive, Fly”, “The Brave”, “The Dreamcatchers”. These are some of the famous books that Rachna Bisht Rawat has authored. Through her exquisite writing skills, she brings the stories of the men in olive green, who are deployed in the coldest of the mountains and the driest of the desserts, who have their nation and their regiment as their top priority, who are living away from their families just because we can live with ours. Hailing from a military family, Rachna Bisht Rawat has had a...

Drone Warfare – A game changer?

November 30, 2020 16:15 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

In the recent times of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the world has witnessed the use of drone in an actual war scenario. drones have been of a beneficiary usage in the recent times. They have been used in multiple field other than Defence. In this podcast, Along with prof(Dr) Pankaj Jha, who is a professor at the Jindal school of international affairs, we are going too go deep into the conversation regarding drones and its effect in our daily lives and future. We are also goin...

Indo-China: The background of the conflict(Part-2)

November 26, 2020 07:29 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

This episode delves into the build up to the Indo-China war of 1962 and the consequences of the war. There is also a discussion on the Sikkim dispute and the recent Doklam standoff.

Indo-China: The background of the conflict(Part-1)

November 26, 2020 07:29 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MB

This episode goes into history and inspects the background of the Indo-China conflict. Various disputes like Aksai Chin, Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet are discussed extensively in this episode.

Left and the Right: the way we see it!

November 23, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

2 students discuss the way they see the two most contested terminologies in politics: the left and the right wing. They share where they come from, how they view the other side and the misconceptions these political terms carry.

Effects of COVID-19 on Transnational Organized Crime

November 14, 2020 10:35 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

This episode delves into effects of the Pandemic on organized criminal gangs and explores the new obstacles and new opportunities created by this pandemic.

U.S.-China Relations under Biden Presidency

November 13, 2020 10:11 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

The U.S.-China Relations have been all time low amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. While Beijing may expect a less aggressive U.S. Administration under Biden it's pertinent to discuss what the future of U.S.-China Relations may look like after U.S. Elections. The JSIA Podcast presents to you a discussion on the U.S.-China Relations under Biden Presidency. Anushka Saraswat from JSIA interacts with Professor Avinash A. Godbole on different issues pertaining the two great powers. The podcast covers s...

Post COVID-19 Diplomacy

November 09, 2020 12:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

With the on going pandemic of COVID 19 , as we start adapting to the “new normal”there is still a lot of uncertainty. Diplomacy is an important aspect of international relations and refers to the practice of negotiations carried out by diplomats. In this podcast we will be discussing the effects of COVID-19 and what will be the face of it post COVID.

The Israel UAE peace agreement

October 26, 2020 09:46 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

This episode talks about why has trump negotiated the deal despite declaring no interference of US in wordly matters? What are the relations between Israel and its neighboring countries. It also discuss the major changes that took place in foreign policy of Israel. The podcast specifically discusses the Israel studies in Jindal school.

National Education Policy 2020

October 12, 2020 06:37 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

The podcast is about national education policy and also what are the reforms that are being made in the new education system. Speaker also talks about this personal experiences.

U.S-Latin America relations and the 2020 Presidential elections

October 08, 2020 12:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

The discussion revolves around the role of Kamala Harris as Vice President. The talk about what will be the relation between the two country if Biden comes to power. The podcast also talks about what Trump's response to immigration population from Latin America and stance of Biden on the same. And an important question raised what United States will do on growing influence of China in Latin America.

Effects of Covid-19 on social media marketing

August 25, 2020 02:52 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The episode talks about effects of the pandemic on the small businesses and how can they improve their business performances. Discussion about changes in the social media marketing and strategies of renowned companies. At last conversation on social engagement.

Human Rights and Rise of Cyber Sexual Harassment.

August 19, 2020 11:52 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, Kamakshi Belwal and Atharva Mehendale discuss why Cyber sexual harassment has been on the rise. This episode also deals with the laws adopted by different countries to combat workplace harassment and India's inability to do so; and also proposes some solutions for the same.

Cyberspace: A new domain of conflict.

August 10, 2020 05:53 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

This episode explores the new domain of conflict: cyber space and evaluates the different ways of cyber warfare. The need for rehabilitating India's Chinese tech addiction is also discussed in the episode.

Liberal International Order: Declining or not?

August 01, 2020 08:04 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MB

In this episode, Prof. Mohsin Raza Khan and Anirudh Dachepalli discuss the history of the liberal international order, the role of the US, and how the pandemic can alter or replace this order.

China-Pakistan and India: A discussion

July 28, 2020 04:44 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

This episode reasons out why students should explore the China-Pakistan nexus as it is one of the dominant concerns of the 21st century. It seeks to explain why the China-Pakistn nuclear arsenal is a problem for India, and the consequent need for India to modernise its Army to counter this threat. The misrepresentation of facts by the Indian government regarding the dispute with China is also discussed in this episode.

The Israel - Palestine Conflict

July 22, 2020 12:33 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

The episode talks about examining the religious and geopolitical roots of the conflict. There is a discussion about the understanding of diplomatic roadblocks. There is talks about The Peace Plan and its implications.

Sustainable Development Goals For 2030

July 20, 2020 13:31 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this episode we talk about creating awareness about sustainable development goals and how diplomacy affects and why there is need to reconsider SDGs timelines.

COVID-19: Impact on Women's Health Globally

July 11, 2020 13:25 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

This episode delves info discussion on how the pandemic has been affecting women's health and what is the state of young women who cannot afford their menstrual products. What is the role that NGOs and individuals can play ?

China in the Contemporary World

July 05, 2020 09:53 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

This episode delves into the current phenomenon surrounding China and its place in the contemporary world. The episode explores the recent Indian policy of Chinese boycott, the aggressive expansionist tendencies that the world is talking about, and whether the liberal international order as we know is under threat.

Bachelors in Global Affairs?

July 02, 2020 12:55 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

This podcast delives into the experience of three JSIA students pursuing Bachelors in Global Affairs. They highlight their motivations and considerations when joining the field of Global Affairs. They so reflect on their experiences in the first year of the coursea and what they look forward to.

Masters in International Affairs?

June 11, 2020 04:19 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

This episode gives an insight into how a lawyer and an engineer have entered into the field of Global Affairs and International Affairs, why this world fascinates them, their journey at Jindal School of International Affairs, how they imagine their way ahead, and the challenges they face