States of Anarchy

A weekly podcast on global affairs and foreign policy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. Out every Tuesday.

God Save the WTO

Vineet Hegde joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the crisis in the dispute mechanisms of the World Trade Organization and what it means for international organizations.

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The Intolerance of the Intolerant

This is Episode 39 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Aersh Danish joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how social media affects national security and democracy.  Read More:  The Man Who Built the Retweet General Data Protection Regulation Sri Krishna Committee Report Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 ISIS: State of...

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How to Build a Nation

This is Episode 38 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Narayani Basu joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about VP Menon and the process of consolidating 565 princely states into modern India.      Liberty or Death: India’s Journey to Independence and Division – Patrick French      Twilight of the maharajas – Kenneth...

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Around the World in 30 Minutes

This is Episode 37 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] This is a special roundup of all the news on the global stage from the last month. In November, the RCEP, BRICS, Katarpur, Impeachment and student protests dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram...

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The Lassitude of International Law

This is Episode 36 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Ameya Naik joins host, Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international law and how it measures up in the current geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: The Fog of Peace: A Memoir of...

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When 5G Runs the World

This is Episode 35 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Munish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan on a new episode of States of Anarchy to discuss 5G technology and it’s associated risks. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: The Road to 5G:...

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Around The World in 45 Minutes

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In September, attacks on oil fields, Howdy Modi, the economy and Israeli elections dominated the headlines.

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Connecting The Dots

This is Episode 33 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Connectivity has become an important aspect of international relations. Ritika Passi joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss different connectivity projects and their geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy...

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A Tale of Two Kingdoms

This is Episode 32 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Deep Pal joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 32 of States of Anarchy to discuss India’s foreign policy towards Bhutan and Sikkim. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Smash and Grab: Annexation of...

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All Things Cyber

This is Episode 31 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Munish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan to break down concepts in cyber security and the challenges that India faces in the cyber domain. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy  Read More:  India’s Strategic Options...

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The First Economic Blueprint

This is Episode 30 of States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. [iframe src=”; height=”90″ width=”640] Sanjaya Baru joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 30 to discuss the Bombay Plan and its relevance to how we looks at questions surrounding the Indian economy today. Read More:  Essays by KN Raj Money Income Prices in 19th Century India by Brahmananda P. R. Development...

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Around The World in 30 Minutes

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In September, attacks on oil fields, Howdy Modi, the economy and Israeli elections dominated the headlines.

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South Asia Now

Devirupa Mitra, the Deputy Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent of The Wire joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss what's happening in South Asia.

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