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South Asia Chat

South Asia Chat podcast series will feature conversations with analysts, academics and thought leaders on topical issues impacting South Asia.

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Episode 171: The Quad and Ransomware

South Asia Chat ·

2022/11/29

The Quad members – Australia, India, Japan and the United States – recently announced their joint efforts to combat cyber-attacks with an added focus on ransomware. Their aim is to create a safer and concrete cyber-world, primarily in the Indo-Pacific. The Quad members are very focussed on their vision and amongst their six verticals, cyber-security appears to take precedence. Ms Harpreet Kaur, Editor, at ISAS, speaks to Dr Karthik Nachiappan, Research Fellow, ISAS, to understand the motivation

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Episode 170: G20 in Bali - Analysis

South Asia Chat ·

2022/11/22

In November 2022, the G20 leaders met for a two-day summit in Bali, Indonesia. Under the theme of this year, 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, the leaders, in a joint common declaration, raised important issues such as food and energy security, climate and biodiversity, health and digital transformation. In this episode, Ms Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, speaks to Ms Sharon Koshy, Research Associate, Centre for Public Policy Research in Kochi, India. They discuss the G20 summit and related

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32:40

Episode 169: The 1962 War - Reflection of Sino-Indian...

South Asia Chat ·

2022/11/15

In October 1962, India and China fought their only war. Sixty years later, the border dispute remains unresolved with Delhi and Beijing confronting multiple crises over the past decade. The rivalry is not only underlined by the United States-China contestation but also by an increasing competition between India and China. In this episode, Dr Yogesh Joshi, Research Fellow, ISAS, speaks to Dr Jabin Jacob, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations and Governance Studies, Shiv Nadar

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33:59

Episode 168: The Crises in Pakistan

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2022/11/09

Pakistan currently faces gargantuan political, economic, and social challenges. The ouster of former prime minister Imran Khan in April 2022 continues to produce ongoing political turmoil, uncertainties, and violence across the country. A fragile economy, recent devastating floods and mounting cost of living have compounded social distress and unrest. In this episode, Dr Imran Ahmed, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS, discusses recent developments in Pakistan with Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea,

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20:03

Episode 167: G20 Bali Summit - What to Expect

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2022/11/01

The G20 summit will take place in Bali, Indonesia on 15 and 16 November 2022. The G20, an intergovernmental forum to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth, represents more than 80 per cent of the global Gross Domestic Product, 75 per cent of international trade and 60 per cent of the world population. In this episode, Ms Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS speaks to Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade and Economics), ISAS. They discuss potential issues

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25:05

Episode 166: Renewable Energy in India

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2022/10/18

A report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis noted record levels of investment in India’s renewable energy sector, with a total of US$14.5 billion (S$20.6 billion) invested in FY2021-2022. These figures reflect a 125 per cent growth compared to FY2020-2021 and are 72 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic levels of FY2019-2020. In this episode, Ms Disha Agarwal, Senior Programme Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, India, speaks on the growth of the

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33:25

Episode 165: Food Security in India and South Asia

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2022/10/11

Global food prices have risen sharply after the COVID19 pandemic and Ukraine conflict. Food shortages have also exacerbated due to crop failures arising from extreme weather events. More shortages have arisen due to restrictions on cross-country movements of food. In this episode, we join Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade & Economics) at ISAS-NUS and Dr Bornali Bhandari, Senior Fellow, NCAER, as they discuss and analyse policies for tackling food inflation, the

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Episode 164: Bangladesh’s Economy and Growing Chinese...

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2022/10/04

Bangladesh’s economy, like many countries around the world, is challenged by multiple macro-economic issues induced due to the aftermath of the pandemic and the continuing geo-political conflicts. While the country tries to deal with the economic issues by actively forging economic partnerships in and around the region, it is noticeable that the Chinese investments in the country has steadily risen. In this episode, Ms Divya Murali, Research Analyst, ISAS, spoke to Dr Mohammad Masudur Rahman,

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18:27

Episode 163: India’s Strategic Choices

South Asia Chat ·

2022/09/27

The year 2022 marks 75 years of Indian independence and foreign policy making where much has changed and remained unchanged both domestically and internationally. In this episode, Ms Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, discusses India’s strategic choices in a seemingly shifting world order with Professor C Raja Mohan, Senior Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute, New Delhi and Visiting Research Professor, ISAS. They cover issues pertaining to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the growing

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24:49

Episode 162: Beyond Floods Pakistan’s Climate Crisis

South Asia Chat ·

2022/09/20

Pakistan is experiencing devastating floods. The catastrophic losses Pakistan has incurred due to the floods are evident. However, there is still much to enquire on the topic surrounding disaster management and humanitarian aid in Pakistan, and potentially, in South Asia. In this episode, Dr Ayesha Siddiqi, Assistant Professor, University of Cambridge, analyses the cause and impact of the floods, and what this means for Pakistan’s climate crisis management. She is in conversation with Ms Kunthavi

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Episode 161: Tough Times for the Congress

South Asia Chat ·

2022/09/13

The Indian National Congress has been on a freefall since the 2014 general elections when the Bharatiya Janata Party stormed to power. So far, no meaningful efforts have been made for the revival of the grand old party. Since 2014, several leaders at all levels have exited the party and questions have been raised on Rahul Gandhi's leadership. In this episode, Dr Ronojoy Sen, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Politics, Society and Governance), ISAS discusses the future of the Congress Party

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Episode 160: India Commissions INS Vikrant

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2022/09/06

On 2 September, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the country’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. The 45,000 tonne warship is the largest one to be built by India and has now successfully completed one year of sea trials. With the US$3 billion (S$4.2 billion) worth Vikrant, India has now joined an elite league of the world’s naval powers. In this episode, Ms Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, spoke to Dr Yogesh Joshi, Research Fellow, ISAS about INS Vikrant,

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29:53

Episode 159: Recent Developments in Afghanistan

South Asia Chat ·

2022/08/30

The 15th of August marks a year since the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. In this episode of South Asia Chat, Associate Professor Avinash Paliwal speaks to Dr Imran Ahmed, Visiting Research Fellow at ISAS, about recent developments in Afghanistan, taking stock of a year of turmoil, surprises and conflict in the country and its implications for neighbouring states and the international community. Afghanistan’s complex and evolving politics continues to beset significant challenges for regional and

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27:18

Episode 158: India’s Foreign Trade Policy

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2022/08/23

India is expected to launch a new medium term foreign trade policy(FTP) that will succeed the earlier FTP (2015-2020). The FTP comes after the COVID-19 pandemic and India’s recent robust engagement in FTAs. In this episode, we join Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade & Economics) at ISAS-NUS and Ms R.V. Anuradha, Partner, Clarus Law Associates, as they discuss the thematic emphasis of the upcoming FTP, it’s prospects and alignment with new generation trade issues.

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Episode 157: The Sri Lankan Crisis - Latest Developments

South Asia Chat ·

2022/08/16

Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst economic crisis in 70 years. The economic meltdown has also sparked a political crisis. Sri Lankans, who see no end to their financial burdens, have taken to the streets. The protests have pressured the Rajapaksas to leave not only high politics but also the country. This political vacuum formed by the Rajapaksas saw the former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, take office as President, with Dinesh Gunawardena serving as Prime Minister. Amidst these

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26:53

Episode 156: Indian Presidential Elections

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2022/08/11

On 25 July 2022, Droupadi Murmu took oath as the 15th President of India. A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance candidate, President Murmu is a former governor of Jharkhand and a two-time legislator from Odisha. She is also the first person from a tribal background and the second woman to occupy the office. In this episode, Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, spoke to Dr Narayan Lakshman, Associate Editor, The Hindu, and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, ISAS. They discussed the

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Episode 155: The Rise of Chinese Private Security...

South Asia Chat ·

2022/08/02

With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese private security companies (PSCs) have expanded their footprint worldwide to protect Chinese nationals and projects, making private security a lucrative emerging industry. Many observers and analysts have attempted to examine the emergence of such private security companies with Chinese characteristics. In this episode, Ms Claudia Chia, Research Analyst, ISAS, discusses the presence of Chinese PSCs in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as

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Episode 154: ‘The New BJP’ - A Book Discussion

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2022/07/26

In this episode of South Asia Chat, we look at the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through the prism of Hindu Nationalism, or Hindutva. Critics see the BJP’s back-to-back general election victories, the start of the construction of a Ram temple in the north Indian town of Ayodhya and the rise of ‘Hindu majoritarianism’ as a danger to India's liberally secular foundations. Proponents of Hindu nationalism, to compare, argue that it offers a “vital cultural corrective to the cultural foundation of the

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Episode 153: Revisiting India-Japan Ties

South Asia Chat ·

2022/07/19

India and Japan share a rich bilateral relationship today. Though historically, this hasn’t been the case, their ties have evolved significantly against the background of China’s Rise, shifting South Asian dynamics, and increased regional cooperation. In current times, both countries are involved in various common projects and initiatives such as the recently launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEC) and Quad. This discussion further analyses the future trajectory of this bilateral relationship

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Episode 152: Socio-Economic Developments in Balochistan

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2022/07/12

Balochistan is the largest province in Pakistan with several mega projects taking place there. The province is strategically located near a coastal belt and is home to the Gwadar port. Though the province might seem to be economically thriving, there are current concerns related to the future of socio-economic development in Balochistan and how sustainable this growth can be. It is vital to understand how these factors affect both local perspectives and state-level policy-making. In this episode, Ms

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