Abhijit Iyer Mitra says Turkey gains nothing strategically from Pakistan, and even Turkish insiders don’t understand the partnership, speculating it may be driven by personal financial dealings that benefit powerful families, not nations. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7o9YnqWxZg

Abhijit Iyer explains that today’s Taliban is far more politically aware and independent from Pakistan than in the 1990s, evolving from ideological students into pragmatic actors now seeking closer alignment with India. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7o9YnqWxZg

According to Abhijit Iyer, Al-Falah’s campus environment, along with a few “rotten” professors, likely encouraged student radicalisation by becoming a space where multiple grievances fused together. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7o9YnqWxZg

In this compelling interview with Ishan Dhar, Abhijit Iyer-Mitra examines the Delhi car bombing in the broader context of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in India. Abhijit explains why a planned series of terror attacks in India was foreseeable. They also discuss whether Operation Sindoor may resume, and tackle the common assumption that professionals such as doctors cannot be radicalised. Apropos a suicide bombing in Islamabad, the very next day, the conversation also explores the Taliban–Pakistan conflict, and why India–Taliban relations could, under certain conditions, evolve into cooperation against anti-India jihadist groups currently using Afghan soil. They also discuss Turkey's alignment with Pakistan against India and the relevance of universities in broader networks of radicalisation. Chapters 0:00-0:55 Opening 2:11-8:05 Why was a series of terror attacks in India to be expected 8:36-12:15 Will we see a resumption of Operation Sindoor? 13:06-16:15 How can doctors be terrorists? 17:05-18:41 Why Shaheen Syed's recruitment by Jaish-e-Mohammed is not surprising 18:42-19:38 The fusion of two terror cells is a sign of Pakistani desperation 20:37-23:23 Why Hamas is not interested in Pakistan's cause in Jammu & Kashmir 23:52-24:47 The Taliban's conflict with Pakistan 25:51-30:24 Why the Taliban's ties with India could rapidly evolve to cooperation against anti-India jihadists 31:27-41:16 Why does Turkey cooperate with Pakistan against India? 42:19-44:37 Is Al Falah University to blame? 44:38-44:58 Closing #india #pakistan #delhi #delhibombblast #kashmir #interview #foreignaffairs #globalorder #news #viralvideo #abhijitiyermitra #hindolsengupta

Bharat Karnad says India lost a major strategic edge when it failed to retain access to the Aini airbase in Tajikistan, arguing that China pushed India out because New Delhi lacked the diplomatic wit and incentives needed to secure the partnership. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O87Vex7pAVY

Bharat Karnad says Russia’s “super weapons” like Burevestnik and Poseidon likely exist in prototype form because Russia tests aggressively, unlike India, which relies on simulations and hesitates to conduct real trials. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O87Vex7pAVY

Bharat Karnad argues that India’s Rafale losses highlight the need for rugged, economical, and tactically suitable weapons rather than expensive, overly refined platforms that don’t fit India’s realities. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O87Vex7pAVY