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Geobriefing Episode 2: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, ISRO's revolution and more
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Geobriefing Episode 2: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, ISRO's revolution and more

In this gripping episode of GeoBriefing, we delve into the latest global events shaping our world: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: After 460 days of conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. We analyze the terms of this agreement and discuss its potential to bring lasting peace to the region. ISRO's Space Milestone: India's space agency, ISRO, has achieved a historic feat by successfully docking its SpaDeX satellites. We explore the significance of this mission and its implications for India's space exploration ambitions. Hindenburg Research Shutdown: The influential short-seller firm, Hindenburg Research, has announced its closure. We investigate the reasons behind this decision and its impact on the financial world. L.A. Wildfires Devastation: Los Angeles is grappling with catastrophic wildfires, resulting in over $50 billion in damages. We examine the causes, current efforts to combat the fires, and the broader implications for climate change. Russia's Alleged Terror Plot: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has revealed that Russia planned "acts of terrorism" targeting Europe. We delve into the details of this claim and its potential ramifications for international relations. Trump's Bold Proposals: President-elect Donald Trump has suggested annexing Greenland, reclaiming control over the Panama Canal, and incorporating Canada into the United States. We analyze these proposals and their potential impact on global geopolitics. China-Pakistan Economic Collaboration: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is entering its second phase, intensifying economic collaboration between the two nations. We discuss how this development poses a challenge to India's regional dominance. TikTok's Uncertain Future in the U.S.: TikTok faces an uncertain future in the United States, with potential shutdowns affecting 170 million users. We explore the reasons behind this uncertainty and its implications for users and the platform's future. South Korea's Political Turmoil: South Korea is experiencing political upheaval, with impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol facing a rebellion scandal. We examine the details of this scandal and its potential impact on South Korea's political landscape. Join us as we unpack these critical stories and their implications for the world. #GeoBriefing #IsraelHamasCeasefire #ISRO #HindenburgResearch #LAWildfires #RussiaTerrorPlot #TrumpProposals #CPEC #TikTokBan #SouthKoreaPolitics #GlobalNews #CurrentEvents #InternationalRelations #SpaceExploration #FinancialNews #ClimateChange #Geopolitics #PoliticalScandal #MiddleEastPeace #ChinaPakistan #USPolitics #TechnologyNews #WildfireCrisis #EconomicCollaboration #SocialMediaNews #PoliticalUnrest
'Behold the Leviathan': The Story of India's Economic Transformation
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'Behold the Leviathan': The Story of India's Economic Transformation

In this interview, Saurabh Mukherjea, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Marcellus Investment Managers, spoke to Ishan Dhar about his recently published book (co-authored with Nandita Rajhansa) titled Behold the Leviathan: The Unusual Rise of Modern India, which provides, 'a gripping picture of how 1.5 billion Indians are combining to spectacular effect to create a range of social and economic outcomes which have no precedent in any emerging economy'. Timeline 00:00 - 01:02 - Introduction 1:03 - 6:22 - What gaps in literature on India’s economy are addressed in this book 6:23 - 10:09 - What is a master narrative and how has India’s master narrative changed? 10:10 - 12:09 - How India’s security policy has contributed to India’s changed master narrative 12:10 - 14:14 - What more could be done to improve ‘ease of doing business’ in India? 14:15 - 15:05 - How greater digitization combats corruption 15:06 - 20:16 - Key questions that have driven economic policy-making in India 20:17 - 24:33 - Is the rise of women entrepreneurs in India a subset of the rise of the ‘new elite’? 24:34 - 27:51 - Production opportunities for India as China struggles economically 27:52 - 32:04 - Outsourcing capabilities beyond the IT sector 32:05 - 38:06 - What is India stack? 38:07 - 38:51 - Is there a presumed timeline for the linking of AI to India stack? 38:51 - 38:58 - Conclusion #India #economy #book #author #transformation #digitizing #ai
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