The world is anarchical - If you’re powerful enough, then rules don’t matter. But what are the rules? And who follows them? Global affairs is fascinating and complex – States of Anarchy will help you make sense of it. Foreign policy enthusiast, Hamsini Hariharan tackles issues in the the fields of international relations, global affairs and foreign policy to give you the context you need to make sense of the 21 st century.
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In episode 91, host Hamsini Hariharan explains the reason for the show going on hiatus. You can follow Hamsini on social media. Twitter: ( https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) Instagram: ( https://instagram.com/lady_baritone ) DM and follow States of Anarchy page on Instagram: ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) You can listen to this show and othe…
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Was Nehruvian Policy responsible for India-China War? On Episode 90, Hamsini Hariharan answers a question about the personal beliefs of leaders and larger repercussions. Please Note: The New Episode of States of Anarchy will release on Thursday instead of Tuesday. Read More: 1) Nehru’s Foreign Policy: Realism and Idealism Conjoined - Andrew Kennedy…
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Dr. Siddharth Mallavarapu joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 89 of States of Anarchy to discuss International relations theory in India. Please Note: From this week onwards, The New Episode of States of Anarchy will release on Thursday instead of Tuesday. Keep Listening. Read More: 1) Time’s Monster: How History Makes History - Priya Satia ( h…
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What’s the difference between these present clashes between Israel and Palestine and the ones that happened in 2014 and 2009? On episode 88 of States of Anarchy, Hamsini answers a question about the latest round of clashes between Israel and Palestine. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email …
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Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 87 of States of Anarchy to discuss India’s approaches to climate diplomacy and the international climate order. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email at ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com, DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.co…
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Is there any Chinese backing to the Myanmar army in their takeover? What impact will it have on India? In episode 86 of States of Anarchy, Hamsini answers a listener's question on the coup in Myanmar. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email at ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter …
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Vijay Gokhale joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 85 of States of Anarchy to discuss his ringside view of the Tiananmen Square Protests in 1989. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com, DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instag…
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Why should we not refer to covid-19 as the China virus or the Indian variant? Hamsini Hariharan breaks down the conventions behind disease naming in episode 84 of States of Anarchy. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twi…
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Mayuri Mukherjee joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the view from Jerusalem on the recent outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com, DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @states…
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Ep. 82: The Geopolitics of COVID-19 Responses
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Is the UN a dummy body? How do geopolitical relationships shape by COVID responses? On episode 82 host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about how geopolitics shapes covid responses and the world order. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter…
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Amish Raj Mulmi joins Hamsini Hariharan on an episode 81 of States of Anarchy to discuss Nepal’s relations with China. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com, DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://…
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What are the factors that nation-states consider while crafting foreign policy? On episode 80, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about what government considers when they make foreign policy. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @Hams…
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Dr Daniel Markey of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 79 of States of Anarchy to discuss the Quad, US policy towards China and what the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will mean for US-India relations. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them t…
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Can a foreign government intervene if the evidence of the Chinese government’s repression of Uighurs is genuine? What is Sri Lanka’s Burqa ban all about? On episode 78, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about how some governments respond to minorities and differences. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, sen…
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Dr Pallavi Raghavan talks to host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 77 of States of Anarchy about the early years of the India-Pakistan relationship and cooperation on issues like minorities, evacuee property and decolonization. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com …
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What’s the way forward for Syria a decade after war broke out? Why is the IORA not a strong collective? On episode 76, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about the state of the world. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (htt…
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On Episode 75 of States of Anarchy, Hamsini Hariharan looks into the recent coup in Myanmar. The guests for this episode are author and journalist, Bertil Lintner, and Pratap Heblikar, a former Special Secretary of the Indian Government. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanar…
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Why is the Indo-Pacific relevant? Why is Tibet “a nation without a State”? On episode 74, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about the state of the world. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini…
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Dr. Anshu Sharma, the co-founder of the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how disaster responses have evolved in the Asia-Pacific. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter …
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Ep. 27: (Rebroadcast) Using a Sword to Mend Torn Clothes
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Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, TCA Raghavan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss civil-military relations in Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https…
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What is the theory of realism? What are ‘pawns’ in proxy wars? On episode 72, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about the state of the world. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Inst…
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In Episode 71 of States of Anarchy, Dr. Anton Harder joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss India’s right to a seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) …
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In episode 70, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. Why did Ajit Doval visit Afghanistan in January 2021? What are the implications of the recent Qatar deal? If you have questions about international relations, or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitt…
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In Episode 69 of States of Anarchy, Mohamed Zeeshan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss what India should do if it wants to become a global power. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagr…
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In episode 68, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. What does Biden’s election mean for the rest of the world? Is a career in international relations worth it? What fellowships and opportunities are open to people who want to make a career switch? If you have questions about international relations, or foreign policy, send them…
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In Episode 67 of States of Anarchy, Sowmiya Ashok joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss foreign reporting in India, China and the United States. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @…
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Ep. 66: QnA Special: What's happening in Taiwan?
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In episode 66, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. How do Taiwanese hold their country against the CCP? What was Taiwan’s success story for extensive “economic growth “? What are Tsai Ing-wen’s policies? If you have questions about international relations, or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.c…
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Syed Yusuf Saadat appears on episode 65 of States of Anarchy to discuss how Bangladesh has become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. In 2021, States of Anarchy will be a weekly podcast and you can feature in it! If you have questions about international relations, or foreign policy, send them to us via email ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com …
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Ep. 64: Pakistan’s Deep State and India
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Lt Gen Asad Durrani joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 64 of States of Anarchy to discuss his new book Honour Among Spies, as well as Pakistani Deep State, Afghanistan, and Kashmir. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://www.instagram.com/statesofa…
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Dr. Monish Tourangbam joins Hamsini Hariharan in episode 63 of States of Anarchy to discuss relations between India and the United States of America. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). States of Anarchy is suppor…
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Ep. 03: (Rebroadcast) The First Indian Vote
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With election season coming around, here's a look back at the first Indian elections. Ornit Shani joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how the government prepared for the first Indian elections between 1951 and 1952. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https:/…
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Air Vice-Marshal Arjun Subramaniam (Retd) joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 62 of States of Anarchy to discuss Indian military history. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy) States of Anarchy is supported by …
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Hamsini Hariharan speaks to Shikha Bhasin of the CEEW about India’s climate policy. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) States of Anarchy is supported by The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-…
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Sumitha Narayanan Kutty joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 60 of States of Anarchy to breakdown India’s foreign policy towards Iran. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) States of Anarchy is supported by T…
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Dr Diya Gupta joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss narratives of World War II told through the letters sent by Indian soldiers from the battlefronts. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) States of Anarchy is supp…
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Caron Natasha Tauro joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss why people are protesting in different parts of the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) States of Anarchy is supported by The Takshashila Instituti…
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Amita Arudpragasam joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the recent parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka and what it means for the island nation. Amita tweets at @aarudpra (https://twitter.com/aarudpra). For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https:/…
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Dr. Aparna Pande joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India can become a great power. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) States of Anarchy is supported by The Takshashila Institution and the Independen…
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Ep. 55: The Face of the Indo-EU Relationship
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Dr Garima Mohan joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the various aspects of the relationship between India and the European Union. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesof…
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Ambika Vishwanath joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss India's transboundary water cooperation. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) You can follow Ambika on …
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Ep. 53: Ground Realities of the Sino-Russian Border
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Ankur Shah joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the border between China and Russia. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) You can follow Ankur on Twitter and …
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Ep. 52: The Stories Behind The Numbers
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Arunabh Ghosh joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about statistics in the early days of People’s Republic of China and exchanges between India and China during that period. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarc…
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Sara Davies joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss global health governance in light of the pandemic and the future of the World Health Organisation. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read More: Containing …
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Dr. Yuen Yuen Ang joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss China's experiences with corruption and how it compares with experiences in India. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/states…
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Gaurab Shumsher Thapa joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Nepal’s Foreign Policy. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read More: Essays in Nepal’s Foreign Affairs by Yadu Nath Khanal (https://amzn.to/2zv7ciV) N…
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Ep. 48: Rediscovering Himalayan Histories
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Swati Chawla joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Himalayan histories and stories of the Tibetans in exile. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read more: Shadow States: India, China and the Himalayas, 1910…
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Major General (Retd.) AK Bardalai talks to host Hamsini Hariharan about United Nations peacekeeping operations. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read More: A Conceptual Framework for Assessing Traditional P…
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Riya Sinha joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the nuts and bolts and Indian connectivity projects in Nepal. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH ( https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read More: · Sambandh as Strategy: India’s New Approach to Regio…
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Ep. 45: The Prospect of ISIS in South Asia
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Kabir Taneja joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Islamic State and its relevance to South Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH ( https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy ) Read More: The ISIS Peril: The World's Most Feared Terror Group and …
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Ep. 44: All Our National Identities
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Manali Kumar joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the changing values in India's national identity since Independence. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More Indian Foreign Policy: The Politics of Postcolonial Identity from 1947 to 2004 Mapping Citizenship in India Ashutosh Varshney…
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