The Intercept Briefing
India — and the World — After Gaza
Oct 18, 2023
This podcast explores India's emerging power in the global order and its crisis with Canada. It discusses India's views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the implications for domestic politics in China, Russia, and India, and the potential ramifications of the conflict. It also explores the impact on multicultural societies worldwide, the attempt to ban the Palestinian flag in the UK, and the feeling of alienation faced by those who believe in justice and equality.
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- India's shift towards hyper-nationalism is reshaping its foreign policy and impacting global politics.
- India's support for Israel reflects its aspiration for recognition as a major power, despite contradictions with its ruling party's ideologies.
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Pankaj Mishra on the Shift in Indian Mentality
The podcast episode discusses the major shifts in Indian mentality and worldview that have occurred over the last 25 years. It highlights the hyper-nationalism that has emerged, leading India to see itself as an aspiring superpower and adopt a more belligerent and aggressive stance. This shift is seen as a surprise to many outside of India, but signs of it have been present in Indian newspapers, movies, and cultural events. The episode explores how this hyper-nationalism impacts India's relations with other countries, particularly in the context of conflicts in the Middle East, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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