Economist Podcasts Are the allegations tru deau? Canada and India’s diplomatic row
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Sep 20, 2023 
Anton LaGuardia, Diplomatic editor for The Economist, dives into the escalating Canada-India tensions sparked by the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar. Noah Snyder, Tokyo bureau chief, highlights Japan's rigorous earthquake preparedness a century after the Great Kanto quake. Claire McHugh, culture writer, discusses the booming resurgence of country music, particularly among younger audiences, and how contemporary artists are blending traditional styles with modern themes. This lively conversation weaves pressing global issues with cultural evolution.
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Canada-India Tensions
- The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Sikh separatist leader, escalated tensions between Canada and India.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing.
Sikh Separatism and International Tensions
- There's a general tension between India and Western countries with large Sikh diasporas, particularly where Sikh separatists are active.
- Sikh separatism has both violent and political dimensions, causing difficulties in distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable forms.
Implications for Indian Intelligence
- If the allegations against India are true, it suggests their intelligence agencies have become bolder and more risk-taking.
- This boldness could be seen as emulating Israel's Mossad or Russia's silencing of critics.