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It’s a weekly podcast on international relations, where our host Anna Priyadarshini is joined by Geeta Mohan on the fascinating stories on world politics and international relations.
A journalist covering international relations and diplomacy for the past 10 years, Geeta’s world primarily revolves around diplomats. And behind these suited-up ambassadors and diplomats, lie undocumented stories that often slip through the cracks of the news cycle. A deep-dive into Geeta’s world will unravel it all.
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Geeta's World
May 30, 2023
Turkey Elections: Does Erdogan's Return Signal Demise Of Secularism?| Geeta's World, Ep 46
Erdogan secured another re-election victory in Turkey amidst challenging economic conditions, maintaining his presidency for an unprecedented third decade. His consecutive triumphs in 11 elections reflect his enduring leadership in the country.
But what's the reason for his political longevity?
The press in Turkey is controlled by members of Erdogan's family, who barely gave his opponent Kılıçdaroğlu any airtime. Despite this, Erdogan managed to secure victory in a closely contested election.
Does this tell us that this election was far from fair, and that the Turkish society wanted a return to its secular roots but was cheated by someone who now sees himself as a rule of the modern-day Caliphate?
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China Mosque Demolition: Beijing's Communism At Odds With Country's Capitalistic Mentality & Religious Diversity? | Geeta's World, Ep 47
Last week unrest broke out in China, seemingly in response to attempts by the Chinese authorities to dismantle parts of Najiaying mosque in Nagu, a town in Yunnan province. The province predominantly houses the Hui Muslims.
But on what grounds, has the Chinese government labelled these mosques as "illegal religious education"?
And like the Huis and Uighurs, the Ahmadis in Pakistan remain a persecuted community. How does the persecution of a religious minority in an Islamic country like Pakistan differ from persecution in a country like China that claims itself to be ‘athiest’?
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May 9, 2023
SCO Summit: Why India's Playbook Has Barbs For Pakistan But Diplomatic Restraint For China | Geeta's World Ep 43
The recent SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Goa saw intense verbal exchanges between India and Pakistan.
But a few observers noted that Jaishankar's recent comments on not engaging with Pakistan to counter terrorism went a bit too far, and analysts say both Jaishankar and Zardari officials put up a “performance for their respective domestic audiences". Is it so?
Meanwhile, China has continued its aggressive posture towards India by asserting claims over the territory of Arunachal and releasing a list of Chinese names for places in the region.
Yet, Jaishankar’s strong words are restricted to Pakistan. So, can it afford to frown at the Chinese?
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We Are Not Strangers
Aug 24, 2020
Introducing “We Are Not Strangers”
Geeta discusses on how she has travelled around the world and how she has experienced different cultures but she notices the need of a change and the need to make the world a better place. Many people stood up for a change but will Geeta succeed? Tune in to find out.
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Geeta Girl: Evolving Through the Bhagavad Geeta
Jul 29, 2020
Episode 1: Geeta Girl Discusses how to Keep Calm and Carry On
This podcast asks the question: How does the Geeta advise us to keep calm during a crisis? Currently, we are dealing with a global pandemic, fighting against long standing racial injustices, home-schooling our children and other anxieties. Join us as we discuss how the Geeta can help us cope with these and other daily stressors.
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