Grave Warning: China’s Economic Warfare, Pakistan’s Narcotic State, and the Taliban’s Role | Dostcast w/ Iqbal Chand Malhotra

Feb 4, 2025

Iqbal Chand Malhotra, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and geopolitical expert, discusses the intricate dynamics of China-India relations and the implications of Pakistan's drug trade and Taliban history. He reveals how China's economic strategies have impacted India’s industries, urging a shift towards self-reliance. Malhotra also shares vivid tales from Afghanistan's drug landscape and connects historical opium trade to present-day geopolitics. His insights shed light on the ongoing 'Great Game' and its ramifications for regional stability.

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INSIGHT

Deindustrialization of India

India is being deindustrialized due to Chinese competition, impacting domestic industries.
This poses a significant economic and geopolitical threat, necessitating disengagement strategies.

INSIGHT

Hawkish Stance on China

Malhotra's hawkish stance on China stems from witnessing the 1962 war's impact and observing China's growing influence.
He advocates for India to break free from fear and adopt a position of strength in its dealings with China.

ADVICE

Strategic Alliances

Align with the US against China, choosing American technology over Chinese.
Recognize that Russia is now aligned with China, not an independent power.

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Iqbal Chand Malhotra is an Indian filmmaker, author, and expert on geopolitics. He studied Economics at Cambridge University and has produced over 500 hours of documentaries. As the Chairman of AIM Television, he focuses on topics like terrorism, geopolitics, and nuclear strategies. He has also been a juror for the International Emmy Awards. Malhotra has directed three award-winning documentaries: The Legend of Malerkotla, Subhas Chandra Bose: The Mystery, and Netaji Bose and the Lost Treasure. He co-wrote the bestseller Kashmir’s Untold Story – Declassified and authored Red Fear – The China Threat. You Can buy his books here: https://www.amazon.in/Books-Iqbal-Chand-Malhotra/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AIqbal%2BChand%2BMalhotra You can check out his documentaries here: https://aimtelevision.com/ In this episode, Vinamre and Iqbal talk about: - How China weakened India’s industries and how India can reduce its dependence on China - The future of India-U.S. ties and Starlink’s role in India - China’s dams on the Indus River and their impact - The British opium trade in China - Pakistan’s role in the drug trade and how Pakistan created the Taliban - His experiences in Afghanistan and Turkmenistan with drug lords and renting an AK-47 - China’s tricks in 1962 and the existence of “The Great Game”. Watch the episode to learn more about China’s threat to India and the history of India-China relations. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Deindustrialization of India by China 10:30 - What can India do to disengage from the Chinese economy? 14:43 - Why is he so harsh towards China? 17:48 - India-U.S. relations and Starlink in India 20:28 - China is building dams on Indus rivers 23:20 - Opium trade in China by the British 24:36 - Pakistan is a narcotic state 28:18 - The Taliban was created by Pakistan, not America 31:05 - Traveling in different parts of Afghanistan 35:48 - The crazy dictator of Turkmenistan 39:13 - Renting an AK-47 44:00 - Meeting the drug lord of Afghanistan 50:08 - How did he end up in these places? 54:22 - Traveling to China and Kailash Mansarovar 59:00 - How China fooled us in 1962 war 1:11:00 - Does "The Great Game" still exist in the modern era? 1:13:20 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com