In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with former Indian Air Force chief R. K. S. Bhadauria on how Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. The discussion breaks down India’s unprecedented strikes on terror hubs like Bahawalpur and Muridke, the role of Rafales, S-400 systems, drones, and precision weapons, and how India punched through Pakistan’s air defence network under a nuclear overhang. From Balakot to Operation Sindoor, the conversation explores India’s evolving military doctrine, escalation control, indigenous defence capability, and the future of warfare against Pakistan-China collusion.

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In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the Deputy Commander of the Netherlands Navy, Major General Rob De Vitt on rising global maritime tensions as the Strait of Hormuz remains choked amid the Iran conflict.

The discussion explores how navies from over 40 nations, including India and the Netherlands, are preparing to secure vital sea lanes of communication once a ceasefire is in place.

From mine-clearance operations and drone threats to Indo-Pacific deployments and India-Netherlands strategic cooperation, the conversation examines the future of naval warfare, freedom of navigation, unmanned systems, and the growing importance of maritime partnerships in an increasingly unstable world.

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In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar on the fragile ceasefire in West Asia after weeks of conflict. While tensions with Iran ease temporarily, Azar makes it clear that the front remains active, stating that “operations against Hezbollah will continue” in Lebanon. He outlines plans to neutralise threats and maintain a buffer along the northern border, signalling no pause in military action there. They also explore shifting regional dynamics, ceasefire uncertainties, and whether diplomacy can hold amid continued strikes and rising tensions.

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In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy on the escalating West Asia conflict and its impact on maritime security. Swaminathan explains how disruptions in key choke points like the Strait of Hormuz are threatening global trade and India’s energy lifelines. He says India’s heavy dependence on sea-borne imports makes maritime security critical, with the Navy actively escorting tankers and maintaining surveillance. He also highlights lessons from the conflict, stressing the need for stronger naval capabilities and long-term strategic preparedness.

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In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the founding director of the CPOST, Robert Pape on the reported deployment of US Marines and 82nd Airborne troops to West Asia. Pape describes the situation as an “escalation trap,” warning that tactical gains against Iran may not translate into strategic success. He cautions that ground operations could trigger a prolonged war of attrition, rising oil prices, and wider global instability. He also highlights risks of terrorism beyond the region, including potential threats to US and global security, as the conflict expands both geographically and militarily.

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In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor during President Donald Trump’s first term and earlier as US Ambassador to the UN. He outlines how the US-Israel campaign is aimed at weakening Iran’s regime while enabling internal opposition to rise. He warns of escalation risks, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and possible global terror retaliation. While supporting regime change, he criticizes gaps in planning and coordination, stressing that without sustained pressure and support to opposition forces, the objective may fall short.

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In this explosive episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with renowned American economist Jeffrey D. Sachs, who delivers a blistering critique of the US military strike on Iran. Calling the attack a premeditated move rooted in decades of pressure from Israel, Sachs questions Washington’s claims of an imminent threat and warns the conflict could spiral into a catastrophic global confrontation. He also raises alarm over the growing geopolitical divide and urges countries like India to think carefully before aligning with major power blocs.

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On this special episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant is joined by former Army Commander Lt Gen Raj Shukla, former Corps Commander Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey, and Senior Journalist Sandeep Unnithan to debate the controversy surrounding former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir Four Stars of Destiny. The panel examines claims by Rahul Gandhi that the government abdicated responsibility during the post-Galwan Valley standoff, questioning whether India’s response reflected strategic ambiguity—or calibrated military resolve under political oversight.

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In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with actor Celina Jaitly as she opens up about her painful and relentless fight to bring back her brother, Major Vikrant Jaitly, a former Special Forces commando, detained in the UAE since September 2024. She recounts the moment he was taken, the months of silence, and her personal struggle to find answers.

Don't miss this deeply emotional conversation on family, sacrifice, and hope.

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Description: In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with German-American human rights activist, Gazelle Sharmahd. She discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and the potential for a transition of power. She further asserts that the current situation is not merely a call for change of government, but a movement for the "liberation of a nation from a foreign occupying murderous regime.”

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