Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor, author of The Paradoxical Prime Minister, discusses the various faces of Narendra Modi, the nature of politics, the idea of India, and his own political journey in an insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Amit Varma.

Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian Member of Parliament and advocate for secular politics, joins the discussion on recent geopolitical tensions. They dive into Trump's 'week of the four scams,' examining accusations of misinformation surrounding trade deals and a jet from Qatar. Tharoor sheds light on the delicate India-Pakistan ceasefire and critiques the Trump administration's role in peace efforts. The conversation also touches on the ethical dilemmas posed by foreign influences in U.S. politics, particularly regarding the impact of rising nationalism in India.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister and Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha MP discuss the step-motherly attitude of the Union government towards southern states. They explore the issues of tax distribution, delimitation of constituencies, fiscal deficit, lack of effective mechanisms for sharing best practices, and the formula used by the Finance Commission. They advocate for equitable development, state representation, and a comprehensive approach to determine state shares.

Shashi Tharoor ist ein prominenter indischer Abgeordneter und Intellektueller, der die Gefahren der starken Männer in der Weltpolitik anprangert. Er diskutiert Indiens geopolitische Rolle und die Spannungen mit Pakistan und China. Tharoor betont die Notwendigkeit einer Reform der UN und warnt vor der Dominanz nationaler Interessen. Zudem beleuchtet er den Einfluss des Hindu-Nationalismus unter Modi und die Herausforderungen einer gerechten globalen Ordnung. Indiens Transformation zu einer entwickelten Nation bis 2047 wird als Schlüssel zur Schaffung eines friedlichen Umfelds gesehen.

Shashi Tharoor, an influential Indian politician and writer, joins Joe Johnson, a former British minister, to discuss the evolving friendship between Britain and India 75 years after independence. They dive into the lingering effects of colonialism, exploring how historical events like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre shape present-day relations. The duo also tackles contemporary challenges, including India's foreign policy amid the Ukraine conflict and the troubling rise of communal politics in the UK, raising vital questions about multiculturalism and collective memory.