Yusuf Unjhawala

Yusuf Unjhawala, a mechanical engineer and adjunct scholar at Takshashila, dives into a groundbreaking defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. This agreement may redefine nuclear deterrence, marking the first time a nuclear state pledges its arsenal to defend a non-nuclear ally. Key discussions include the implications for regional power dynamics, such as India's economic ties with Saudi Arabia, and how perceptions may catalyze arms races. Unjhawala also explores the evolving landscape of nuclear sharing and the potential risks involved for both nations.

Yusuf Unjhawala, adjunct scholar focused on defense and geopolitics, joins to unpack Iran's unrest and its regional ripple effects. He discusses shifting Middle East groupings, threats to India’s Chabahar and energy routes, and how fragmenting alliances test strategic autonomy. The conversation highlights managed instability, escalation risks, and emerging realignments shaping the wider order.

Yusuf Unjhawala, a researcher at the Takshashila Institution, and Aniket Vijayvargiya, an expert from the same organization, dive deep into India's defense ecosystem. They discuss the shift from Russian arms to Western sources and the push for self-sufficiency in military production. The episode highlights challenges in defense procurement reform, the importance of military modernization, and the potential of indigenous drone technology. Their insights reveal the dynamic nature of India's arms industry and its evolving strategies for national security.