In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak peak
01:50 Introduction 
03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil
07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability
12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change
28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics
45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications
01:02:14 History of Military Interventions
01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics
01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges
01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India
01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India
01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples
01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations
02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest bio:
Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane

Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1