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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 303: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's First...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/09/24

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake completes one year in office on 23 September 2025. President Dissanayake came to power in 2024 on a campaign of anti-corruption and system change towards a more equitable society. To provide an overview and analysis of the 2025 budget, ISAS Research Fellow, Dr Rajni Gamage is joined by Mr Mohamed Faslan, Lecturer at the Department of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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10:40

Episode 302: Navigating a Fractured Landscape:...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/09/16

Trade wars, shifting alliances and economic uncertainty — the world is caught in the middle of it all. As the United States redraws the rules of global commerce, countries find themselves navigating a tricky balance between opportunity and pressure. How do the world and South Asia navigate this fractured landscape where trade as we know it is challenged and with it, at stake is, millions of jobs, industry and diplomacy ? In this quick episode, we speak to Mr Stephen Olson, Visiting Senior Fellow,

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29:59

Episode 301: Click to Crisis: How Nepal’s Social...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/09/11

Nepal has erupted into turmoil as the younger generation poured into the streets in protest of a sweeping social media ban. What began as a stand for digital freedom quickly morphed into a broader revolt against political corruption, economic malaise, and entrenched governance failures. With buildings aflame, dozens killed or injured, and the prime minister forced to resign, the army has stepped in to restore order. Nepal’s future hangs in a balance with questions to its legitimacy. In this episode

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26:02

Episode 300: India-China at a Crossroads: SCO Summit...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/09/09

Recent weeks have seen renewed efforts by India and China to stabilise ties. The August visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi, followed by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, has been marked by talks of partnership rather than rivalry, and steps towards reviving a framework for settling the long-standing boundary question. Yet serious differences remain, from China’s ties with Pakistan to emerging flashpoints such as water management and regional military

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42:57

The Bookshelf: Understanding the India-China Border:...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, we speak with Manoj Joshi, author of Understanding the India-China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas. The author is in conversation with Ivan Lidarev, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS.

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Episode 299: Climate Finance on the Road to COP30

South Asia Chat ·

2025/08/20

Climate finance is once again in the spotlight as the world looks ahead to COP30 in Brazil. This year has already seen some important developments in this space with the US departure from the Paris Agreement and decline in aid from developed countries. Negotiations have also moved forward with the Finance for Development conference in Sevilla and the UN climate meetings in Bonn. To make sense of the changing dynamics of the climate finance landscape Mr Saeeduddin Faridi, Research Analyst, ISAS, is

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27:26

Episode 298: Navigating India AI Mission: Roadblocks...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/08/13

India’s journey in artificial intelligence is reaching an inflection point as AI is projected to play a crucial role in fast-tracking the government's target of a one trillion-dollar digital economy by 2028. At the centre of India’s AI strategy is the IndiaAI Mission. The mission, launched in March 2024, is leading India’s innovation and digital transformation to democratise AI for all. While steady progress has been made in India’s AI ecosystem, with the launch of Sarvam AI, AIKosha, and IndiaAI

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34:21

Episode 297: Tariffs, Trump and India-US Slow Burn

South Asia Chat ·

2025/08/08

On August 5, 2025, India found itself in the crosshairs of US tariff measures issued by President Donald Trump. The unexpected move has rattled Indian policymakers and injected fresh tension into the otherwise stable India-US relationship. The strategic use of tariffs as geopolitical tools is now drawing global concern. In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms. Devyani Chaturvedi, Research Analyst at ISAS, speaks with Dr. Amitendu Palit, Senior Fellow and Research Lead (Trade and Economics), to unpack

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The Bookshelf: India’s Near East: A New History

South Asia Chat ·

2025/08/01

In this episode, we speak with Avinash Paliwal, author of India’s Near East: A New History. The author is in conversation with Sandeep Bhardwaj, Visiting Research Fellow, ISAS

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18:03

Episode 296: Lines of Dialogue: India and China...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/07/25

In recent months, several high ranking Indian officials have met with their Chinese counterparts indicating an emerging thaw in the relationship. Most recently, India's Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, visited Beijing on July 14, 2025. Jaishankar's meetings with Chinese leaders, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng, focused on stabilising and rebuilding ties through practical measures such as resuming direct flights, restarting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra,

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29:05

Episode 295: Military Diplomacy and Strategic...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/07/16

Following the high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Washington in June 2025, US–Pakistan relations have re-entered the spotlight. The visit comes amidst the backdrop of the recent conflict with India and Trump's tariff war, raising questions about potential strategic realignments and the future of bilateral cooperations. In this episode, Mr Muhammad Saad Ul Haque, Research Analyst, ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Professor Touqir Hussain, Former Senior

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Episode 294: BRICS 2025 - Trade, Climate and...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/07/11

In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms Devyani Chaturvedi, Research Analyst at ISAS, speaks with Dr Amitendu Palit, Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead (Trade and Economics) on the key outcomes of the recent BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro — held amid rising trade tensions, United States tariff threats, and global calls for multilateral reform.

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Episode 293: International Relations Focus: The...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/06/27

The recent Iran-Israel-US conflict affected regional dynamics, with ripple effects extending into South Asia. For India and Pakistan, both with deep but varied ties to Iran, Israel and the US respectively, the conflict posed complex diplomatic and strategic challenges. The escalation tested New Delhi's balancing act, while Pakistan hedged its relations with Iran and the US. In both cases, the conflict underscored how an external geopolitical crisis can reverberate through South Asia’s fault lines

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Episode 292: Climate Risk in Himalayas - A South...

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2025/06/20

In this episode of South Asia Chat, Ms. Devyani Chaturvedi, Research Analyst at ISAS, speaks with Mr. Madhukar Upadhya, a Regional Climate Change and Climate Finance Expert affiliated with the UNDP, about the nature, evolution, and impact of natural disasters and climate change in Nepal.

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23:58

Episode 291: The Caste Census in India - ...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/06/13

On 30 April 2025, Government of India has announced that the 2026 nationwide census will include caste data for the first time in over a century. This decision comes amid significant political shifts following the 2024 general elections, where caste-based mobilisation played a pivotal role. In this episode, Raghaw Khattri, Research Analyst at ISAS, is in conversation with Dr Rahul Verma, Academic Visitor at ISAS. They unpack the political, social, and legal implications of the caste census, discuss

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Episode 290: Indus Water Treaty - Historical Origins...

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2025/06/05

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam in April 2025, the Government of India announced the immediate abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). Signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, the IWT was brokered by the World Bank, amidst rising post-Partition tensions and concerns regarding the sharing of water. In this episode, Muhammad Saad Ul Haque, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with David Gilmartin, Professor of History, North Carolina State University, to speak about

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Episode 289: India-Pakistan After Pahalgam - India's...

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2025/05/22

Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India and Pakistan witnessed the most intense conflict between the two countries since 1971. This marks a strategic recalibration in India and Pakistan's already dysfunctional relationship. In this episode, Dr Iqbal Singh Sevea, Director, ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Ambassador Jawed Ashraf, former Ambassador of India to France, to delve into the motivations of India's military response, Operation Sindoor, the conventional and nuclear thresholds in the

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Episode 288: India-Pakistan After Pahalgam -...

South Asia Chat ·

2025/05/09

Following the April 2025 terror attack in Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, marked by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the launch of Operation Sindoor. As military and diplomatic exchanges continue, questions around escalation management, international responses, and long-term regional stability have come to the forefront. In this episode, Raghaw Khattri, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with Professor C Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor at

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Episode 287: The Delimitation Controversy in India

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2025/04/27

There is a controversy brewing around the delimitation of constituencies in India’s lower house of parliament or Lok Sabha which is scheduled for 2026. The southern states of India in particular are fearing a loss of seats and political power if the redrawing of electoral seats is done based solely on population figures. The number of seats in Indian parliament has been increased thrice, based on the decennial census, since the country’s independence. The last time it happened was in 1972, following

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49:27

Episode 286: Realigning India-ASEAN Trade Ties

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2025/04/16

The economic relationship between India and ASEAN holds significant potential, yet is layered with complexity—especially when it comes to trade, which remains a central pillar of their engagement. With the decision to revisit the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement, concerns over trade imbalances, shifting global supply chains, and the impact of recent geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. In this episode, Saeeduddin Faridi, Research Analyst, ISAS-NUS, is in conversation with Dr Evelyn

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