In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we feature Vikram Sood, the former head of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) of India. This conversation explores a comprehensive range of topics centered on global politics and media narratives. It critically examines the decline of U.S. influence, with a focus on ongoing conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Israel-Palestine tensions, along with the difficulties authentic journalism faces due to media agendas. The dialogue also delves into India's evolving security in light of terrorism and geopolitical forces, the role of technology in intelligence, and the influence of private corporations on national defense. We are also joined by Sagorika Sinha from  A Questioning Mind  as a co-host for this episode. 
Topics: 
00:00 Sneak Peak 
01:49 Introduction 
02:44 Life After Retirement 
05:23 Media Representation and Frustrations 
10:27 Terrorism and Security Challenges 
27:44 Regional Stability and Political Tumult 
57:04 India's Diplomatic Relations with Nepal 
59:48 The Decline of the U.S. as a Superpower 
01:03:49 The Deep State and U.S. Governance 
01:07:24 Russia-China Alliance and Global Impact 
01:16:26 Media Narratives and Influence 
01:43:44 India's Rise Amid Global Chaos 
01:50:08 Rapid Fire Round and Conclusion

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we feature Vikram Sood, the former head of Research &amp; Analysis Wing (RAW) of India. This conversation explores a comprehensive range of topics centered on global politics and media narratives. It critically examines the decline of U.S. influence, with a focus on ongoing conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Israel-Palestine tensions, along with the difficulties authentic journalism faces due to media agendas. The dialogue also delves into India's evolving security in light of terrorism and geopolitical forces, the role of technology in intelligence, and the influence of private corporations on national defense. We are also joined by Sagorika Sinha from  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aquestioningmind">A Questioning Mind </a> as a co-host for this episode. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:49 Introduction 02:44 Life After Retirement 05:23 Media Representation and Frustrations 10:27 Terrorism and Security Challenges 27:44 Regional Stability and Political Tumult 57:04 India's Diplomatic Relations with Nepal 59:48 The Decline of the U.S. as a Superpower 01:03:49 The Deep State and U.S. Governance 01:07:24 Russia-China Alliance and Global Impact 01:16:26 Media Narratives and Influence 01:43:44 India's Rise Amid Global Chaos 01:50:08 Rapid Fire Round and Conclusion

Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.

Bharatvaarta

Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.

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