
Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted voices in defence journalism, Gaurav Sawant, as he dives deep into the world of national security, strategy, and geopolitics. With exclusive insights, high-stakes analysis, and frontline access, Chakravyuh brings you t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with former Indian Air Force chief R. K. S. Bhadauria on how Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. The discussion breaks down India’s unprecedented strikes on t... more
In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the Deputy Commander of the Netherlands Navy, Major General Rob De Vitt on rising global maritime tensions as the Strait of Hormuz remains choked amid the Iran conflict.
The discu... more
In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar on the fragile ceasefire in West Asia after weeks of conflict. While tensions with Iran ease temporarily, Azar makes it clear that the front remains ac... more
In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy on the escalating West Asia conflict and its impact on maritime security. Swam... more
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Chakravyuh runs sharp, security-forward conversations that cut through fog surrounding geopolitics, defense strategy, and international affairs. The show consistently centers on India's security challenges, military posture, and global power dynamics, featuring interviews with senior military officers, diplomats, and policy experts. Notable threads include naval and air-domain risk assessments, deterrence and wargaming, and critiques of foreign policy approaches, often with a distinctly India-focused lens. The format tends to blend frontline reporting with analytical debate, offering listeners practical insight into how strategic choices shape regional stability and energy security. A standout trait is the guest mix: active-duty and retired... more
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Recent guests on Chakravyuh include:
1. Vice Admiral Swaminathan
2. Robert Pape
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4. Jeffrey Sachs
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