Sadanand Dhume

Sadanand Dhume, a Wall Street Journal columnist and expert on Indian politics, joins to unpack the complexities of contemporary India. Topics include the powerful rise of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its impact on Hindu nationalism. They discuss Prime Minister Modi's economic strategies, addressing milestones and challenges like public sanitation. Dhume also examines the state of Indian democracy and tensions with Canada over the Sikh separatist movement. Their insights shed light on the intricate dance between conservatism, liberalism, and global relations.

Join Jonah Goldberg as he welcomes Sadanand Dhume, a WSJ columnist and AEI fellow, to discuss India's progress, religious demographics, and the complexities of the caste system. They delve into Modi's political landscape, the Indian diaspora's perceptions, and the future of US-India relations, including ties with Israel.

Sadanand Dhume, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and Irfan Nooruddin, a Georgetown professor, dive into Prime Minister Modi's first state dinner in Washington. They discuss the paradox of U.S.-India relations amid concerns over India's democratic decline. The conversation highlights Modi's controversial leadership, the implications for global democracy, and historical comparisons with past leaders like Indira Gandhi. They also explore the risks of majoritarianism and the importance of maintaining democratic values in a diverse nation.

Sadanand Dhume is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, while Tanvi Madan is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution with expertise in Indian foreign policy. They dive into the recent 25% tariff imposed by Trump on India and the resulting diplomatic crisis. The duo explores India’s strategic response, the complexities of trade negotiations, and the implications for India’s foreign policy amid U.S.-Pakistan dynamics. They also discuss the potential for resolution in the U.S.-India trade spat.

Sadanand Dhume, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author, dives into the evolving dynamics between India and Israel following a recent conflict spurred by terrorism in Kashmir. He discusses India's remarkable shift from a critic of Israel to its largest arms customer, revealing the complex geopolitical landscape. Dhume explores the pivotal role of Israeli technology in India's defense and the growing common ground between two democracies facing similar threats, while contrasting this with Pakistan's reliance on China and Turkey.