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India
Sri Lanka
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Bangladesh
Climate Change
Pakistan
United States
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Nepal
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Indian Elections
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Bharatiya Janata Party
2024 General Elections
Narendra Modi
South Asia
2022 Economic Crisis
Election Commission Of Sri Lanka
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South Asia Chat podcast series will feature conversations with analysts, academics and thought leaders on topical issues impacting South Asia.

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In this episode, we speak with Paul McGarr, author of Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War. The author is in conversation with Ivan Lidarev, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS.

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Iqbal Sevea speaks with Moeed Yusuf, former National Security Advisor to Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Vice Chancellor of Beaconhouse National University, about how Pakistan is negotiating strategic and economic challenges arising out of the ongoing ... more

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In this episode, we dive into Bangladesh’s February 12 elections and referendum—a pivotal moment that brought a familiar party back to power while calling for deep structural change. The central question is whether a status-quo political force can ca... more

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In this episode of South Asia Chat, Iqbal Sevea discusses India’s 2026 Union Budget with Vinod Rai and Amitendu Palit. The discussion focuses on the budget’s approach to macroeconomic stability, including managing inflation, fiscal deficit and growth... more

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Recent Guests

Paul McGarr
Author of Spying in South Asia; lecturer in intelligence studies at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: The Bookshelf: Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War
Moeed Yusuf
Former National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan; Vice Chancellor of Beaconhouse National University; Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
Beaconhouse National University; Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Episode 312: Pakistan and the Iran-War: Negotiating Strategic Challenges and Mediating Peace
Asif Shahan
Professor at the Department of Development Studies, Dhaka University and senior research fellow at the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development
Episode: Episode 311: The 2026 Bangladesh Elections and Referendum
Amitendu Palit
Senior Fellow and Head of the Trade and Economics Cluster at the Institute of South Asian Studies
Institute of South Asian Studies
Episode: Episode 310: India's 2026 Budget: Beyond the Headlines
Avantika Goswami
Program manager for climate change at the Centre for Science and Environment
Centre for Science and Environment
Episode: Episode 308: COP30 and the Changing Politics of Climate Action
Dr. Aditya Balasubramanian
Senior lecturer in history focusing on political, economic, and environmental history of India
Australian National University
Episode: The Bookshelf: Toward a Free Economy: Swatantra and Opposition Politics in Democratic India
Mujibur Rehman
Author of 'Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims'
Episode: The Bookshelf: Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims
Dr. Puspa Sharma
Visiting senior research fellow at ISAS
Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore
Episode: Episode 301: Click to Crisis: How Nepal’s Social Media Ban Sparked a Political Revolution
Manoj Joshi
Distinguished fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, journalist, and former member of India's National Security Council's Advisory Board.
Observer Research Foundation
Episode: The Bookshelf: Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas

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Episode 312: Pakistan and the Iran-War: Negotiating Strategic Challenges and Mediating Peace
Q: What are the diplomatic challenges Pakistan faces in navigating its relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE?
Pakistan must balance a defense pact with Saudi Arabia, strong ties with the UAE, and ongoing relations with Iran, all while not wanting to escalate or be drawn into open conflict; its strategy leans on mediation, selective engagement, and leveraging its regional influence to de-escalate tensions.
Episode 312: Pakistan and the Iran-War: Negotiating Strategic Challenges and Mediating Peace
Q: How has the current crisis affected energy supply and prices in Pakistan?
Energy imports for Pakistan have tightened, with significant price increases for petrol, gas, diesel, and LNG, while Pakistan has diversified towards solar energy to mitigate shortages and dependency on Hormuz-denominated oil supplies.
Episode 310: India's 2026 Budget: Beyond the Headlines
Q: How important is it for the budget to reduce the deficit and control the debt?
It is crucial for attracting long-term investments and demonstrating economic stability to foreign investors.
Episode 310: India's 2026 Budget: Beyond the Headlines
Q: What are some of the features of this budget that will appeal to foreign investors?
The budget emphasizes infrastructure development and strategic incentives for sectors like semiconductors, inviting foreign investment into critical areas.
Episode 310: India's 2026 Budget: Beyond the Headlines
Q: Can you highlight what some of the broader geoeconomic and geopolitical dimensions are that this budget is addressing?
The budget is assessing India's growth in a turbulent geopolitical context and aims to maintain high economic growth while navigating external trade policy challenges, especially with the U.S. and EU.

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This show consistently centers on South Asian politics, economics, climate policy, and regional security, featuring analyses from academics, researchers, and policy-focused guests. Episodes frequently dissect electoral dynamics, budgetary decisions, trade tensions, and governance challenges across the region, often with an emphasis on institutional reform, regional cooperation, and the impact of global developments on South Asia. The tone tends to be scholarly yet accessible, making complex policy debates useful for listeners in think tanks, government, journalism, and business aiming to understand macro trends, governance issues, and geopolitical shifts in the region.

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Recent guests on South Asia Chat include:

1. Paul McGarr
2. Moeed Yusuf
3. Asif Shahan
4. Amitendu Palit
5. Avantika Goswami
6. Dr. Aditya Balasubramanian
7. Mujibur Rehman
8. Dr. Puspa Sharma

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