Global Eyes: A different perspective on geopolitics!

DW’s security podcast, Global Eyes, looks at these two middle powers with grander ambitions and their very different approaches on the global stage.

Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years. She was found guilty of crimes against humanity for the killings of hundreds of protesters in 2024. DW’s security podcast looks at implications for the region and way forward.

In this engaging discussion, Kanwal Sibal, a former Indian diplomat and ambassador, delves into the implications of the Pakistan-Saudi defense pact on India's strategic autonomy. He argues the label of 'Islamic NATO' is misleading, as Gulf states have distinct interests. Sibal highlights India's robust ties with the Gulf and its cautious approach to the Taliban. He emphasizes the importance of diplomatic intervention over military involvement in regional conflicts, providing a nuanced perspective on ongoing geopolitical dynamics.

The most recent armed conflict between Pakistan and India saw a new wave of disinformation and AI-generated fake or altered videos as both sides sought the upper hand on the disinformation front. DW’s security podcast, Global Eyes, looks at examples from the most recent clash between India and Pakistan with RNW media expert, Surabhi Srivastava, and DW Fact Checking Team Deputy Lead, Rachel Baig.

What happened to the Modi-Trump Bromance? Was a clash between the two nationalist, populist leaders inevitable or will they still find a way out of the current impasse? DW’s security podcast, Global Eyes, takes a look at how India’s policy of strategic autonomy. Chietigj Bajpaee of Chatham House’s South Asia Pacific Programme and Michael Kugelman of the Asia Pacific Foundation join our hosts.

Barkha Dutt, an award-winning Indian journalist and founder of Mojo Story, teams up with Mohamed Shreite, Deutsche Welle's Beirut Bureau Chief, to dissect media narratives surrounding the Middle East. They explore the contrasting perceptions of the Israel-Iran conflict from Western and Global South viewpoints. The duo discusses the decline of Western influence in the region, the nuances of public sentiment affecting the Indian-Pakistani rivalry, and the complex role journalists play in conflict zones, advocating for richer, diverse narratives.

With close ties to both Israel and Iran and as a self-proclaimed leader of the Global South, could Delhi help end the current conflict? DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look.

Both sides have claimed victory in the most recent violent confrontation over Kashmir. DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look at the implications for South Asia as well as China and US.

Is the UN Security Council fit for purpose? Are changes needed to make it more effective — in Gaza, in Ukraine? Or is something more radical required — scrapping the veto? DW’s security podcast Global Eyes takes a look.

Since returning to power, Donald Trump has dramatically disrupted the rules-based international order. How is this being seen in the Global South? Do China and India see opportunities — and what risks are there for vulnerable states? DW's security podcast, Global Eyes, takes a look.