In his recent interview with Global Order, Hindol Sengupta challenges the assumption that India is inherently secure. Pointing to historical conflicts, territorial losses, and evolving regional dynamics, he argues that India's security environment demands far greater strategic attention than is often reflected in public discourse. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/U2jgVycUxhs #India #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #SecurityStudies #ForeignPolicy #IndoPacific #China #SouthAsia #PublicPolicy

Why does the Great Nicobar Project matter? In his recent interview with Global Order, Hindol Sengupta explains how the project's dual-use infrastructure, transshipment capabilities, and strategic location could strengthen India's economic and security interests in the Indo-Pacific. The challenge, he argues, is not choosing between development and sustainability, but finding the right balance between them. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/U2jgVycUxhs #GreatNicobar #India #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #MaritimeSecurity #StrategicThinking #Infrastructure #Trade #Geopolitics #Governance

Why are some strategically important projects in India implemented years—sometimes decades—after their necessity becomes apparent? In his recent interview with Global Order, Hindol Sengupta argues that the answer lies in a political culture that has often favoured immediate gains over long-term national interests. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/U2jgVycUxhs #India #StrategicThinking #NationalSecurity #PublicPolicy #Governance #Geopolitics #StateCapacity #NationBuilding #LongTermThinking #Leadership

In his recent interview with Global Order, Hindol Sengupta argued that one of India's longstanding challenges has been the tendency of its elites to prioritise immediate, transactional interests over long-term national objectives. He suggests that this short-term mindset has often come at the expense of strategic thinking on issues of national security and development. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/U2jgVycUxhs #GlobalOrder #India #NationalSecurity #StrategicThinking #Geopolitics #PublicPolicy #IndiaRising #Leadership #StateCapacity

India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project has emerged as one of the most consequential and debated infrastructure initiatives in recent years. Is it a strategic necessity for India’s security and economic future, or do the environmental and social costs outweigh the benefits? In this episode of The Global Order, host Swareena Singh speaks with historian, author, and strategic affairs expert Hindol Sengupta to unpack the geopolitical, economic, environmental, and philosophical dimensions of the project. The conversation explores how Great Nicobar could strengthen India’s position near the Malacca Strait, enhance maritime security, support transshipment trade, and project strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific. At the same time, it examines concerns surrounding ecological preservation, seismic risks, and the future of indigenous communities such as the Shompen and Nicobarese peoples. The discussion also delves into larger questions about state capacity, long-term national planning, infrastructure development, and the role of democratic scrutiny in shaping India's future, and a range of other issues, including: - Why the Great Nicobar Project matters for India’s security - The strategic significance of the Malacca Strait - China’s “Malacca Dilemma” and maritime competition in the Indo-Pacific - Economic opportunities through transshipment and trade - Environmental concerns and mitigation measures - Indigenous communities and development challenges - Seismic risks, infrastructure, and lessons from Japan - India’s administrative capacity to execute mega-projects - Democratic debate versus strategic ambition - Long-term thinking and nation-building in India Chapters 00:00 - 02:50 - Introduction to the Great Nicobar Project 02:51 - 06:09 - India's Security Concerns and the Great Nicobar Project 06:10 - 08:59 - Balancing Environmental Concerns with Development 09:00 - 11:56 - Technological Advancements and Infrastructure Development 11:57 - 15:11 - Indigenous Tribes and Their Rights 15:12 - 17:58 - Administrative Capacity and Implementation Challenges 17:59 - 20:46 - Long-term Vision vs. Short-term Gains 20:47 - 25:36 - Conclusion and Reflections on National Projects #GreatNicobar #India #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #MaritimeSecurity #Infrastructure #StrategicAffairs #Environment #MalaccaStrait #China #NationalSecurity #PublicPolicy #TheGlobalOrder

"There's clearly a connection between Iran and Gaza." Jason Isaacson argues that Iran viewed the prospect of Saudi-Israeli normalization as a strategic threat and had an interest in preventing a regional realignment that could have transformed Middle Eastern politics. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/qM8VNYjBAYI #Iran #Gaza #Israel #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WestAsia

Was Hamas's October 7 attack part of a broader regional strategy? Jason Isaacson, in his conversation with Global Order, argues that Iran's support for Hamas and its opposition to Saudi-Israeli normalization suggest a larger geopolitical objective: preserving instability and keeping the Arab-Israeli conflict alive to expand Tehran's regional influence. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/qM8VNYjBAYI #Israel #Iran #Hamas #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #SaudiArabia #InternationalRelations #WestAsia

A ceasefire with Iran raises a larger question: can it unlock progress in Gaza, or will the conflict continue without a clear political endgame? Jason Isaacson points to a direct linkage between Iran and Gaza, arguing that Tehran has a strategic interest in sustaining regional instability. He suggests Iran’s opposition to Saudi–Israeli normalization is central to understanding its broader geopolitical calculations. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/qM8VNYjBAYI #Gaza #Iran #MiddleEast #Israel #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #SaudiArabia #ConflictResolution