Suhasini Haidar

Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Hindu and host of the popular YouTube show 'Worldview,' tackles the alarming trend of US deportations targeting Indian students, stressing the erosion of due process. Zafarullah Khan, Senior Counsel from Chennai, provides insight into the controversial Waqf Amendment Act, highlighting its failure to address administrative shortcomings and questioning the government's true intentions towards the Muslim community. The discussion paints a grim picture of both legal and cultural challenges in contemporary India.

Suhasini Haidar, diplomatic affairs editor and foreign policy analyst, breaks down Marco Rubio’s Munich speech and its push for a resurgent Western order. She explores its civilisational framing, nostalgia for empire, economic reshoring and migration politics. The discussion traces implications for the Global South and where middle powers like India might land amid a US-China tug-of-war.

James Crabtree, a former Financial Times bureau chief and author on India's foreign policy, joins Suhasini Haidar, a diplomatic editor renowned for her insights into India’s strategy. They explore how Trump’s tariffs have nudged India towards multi-alignment, reshaping its relationships with the US, China, and Europe. The duo discusses the implications of India balancing ties amidst border clashes with China and the allure of European partnerships for technology and defense. Expect a revealing look at India's shifting diplomatic landscape in a tumultuous global context.

Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Affairs Editor, and Ananth Krishnan, Director at The Hindu Group, explore the significance of Prime Minister Modi's visit to China at the SCO summit after seven years. They discuss whether the Modi-Xi meeting heralds a normalization in India-China ties amidst tensions with the US. The duo examines the evolving diplomatic landscape, potential economic collaborations, and the importance of understanding territorial disputes and security concerns while analyzing the future of these complex bilateral relations.

Suhasini Haidar, a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in foreign policy, provides a gripping analysis of the escalating India-Pakistan tensions. She explores the historical context of terrorism linked to the conflict and discusses the complex dynamics of military politics. Haidar scrutinizes the diminishing role of the UN and the shift towards transactional diplomacy. The conversation also touches on India's trade strategies and the challenges of balancing military partnerships with economic independence—all framed within the crumbling international order.