Geeta's World

Trump administration is under fire after a leaked Signal group chat revealed sensitive Yemen attack plans. The Atlantic’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a confidential discussion detailing U.S. military strategies, including F-18 launches and drone strikes. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have demanded a Justice Department probe, while Trump officials, including National Security Advisor Michael Walz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, face intense scrutiny. Despite mounting pressure, the White House continues to downplay the security breach, dismissing the report as a hoax. In this episode of Geeta’s World, we break down the leaked messages, the political fallout, and what this means for U.S. national security.

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Produced by Prateek Lidhoo

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office showdown with Donald Trump has triggered a political crisis. As U.S. support wavers, Zelensky turns to Europe for aid—but will it be enough? With approval ratings dropping and opposition voices growing louder, Ukraine’s leader faces his toughest challenge yet. On this episode of Geeta's World, we break down the big meeting and what it means for the world.

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Shashank Mattoo, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss. Watch!

Produced by Prateek Lidhoo

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The Ukraine war has now entered its fourth year, with European leaders intensifying peace efforts amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support.

With diplomatic talks gaining momentum, could this be the turning point for peace? Or will the conflict continue with no end in sight? Watch for the latest developments as global powers navigate the future of Ukraine.

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Shashank Mattoo, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss!

Produced by Prateek Lidhoo

Sound Mix by Rohan Bharti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France and  the United States this week will be diplomatically important. It marks his first official trip since Donald Trump’s return to office, highlighting the strategic importance of India-US relations. The agenda includes discussions on trade disputes, defence cooperation, and security in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on a potential F-35 fighter jet deal. Talks will also cover India’s position on Russia, Iran sanctions, and AI collaboration amid concerns over China’s growing influence. With economic ties strengthening and geopolitical alignments shifting, this visit will set the course for the next phase of India-US partnership.

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Donald Trump built his image as tough on China—tariffs, tech bans, and military alliances to counter Beijing. But now, he's making moves that hint at a potential deal. From inviting Xi Jinping to his inauguration to softening trade threats, could Trump actually strike a geopolitical peace with China? And if he does, what would it mean for India?

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Produced by Garvit Srivastava

Sound Mix by Suraj Singh

On this episode of Geeta’s World, Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan takes a look at what President Donald Trump's tenure means for India-U.S. relations. Geeta and Shashank discuss Trump’s approach to the world and list the major challenges and opportunities for India vis-a-vis United States. Deportation of illegal Indian immigrants, a possible economic confrontation including trade and tariff changes, and Trump's threat to the globalized world order are the important challenges.

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Produced by Garvit Srivastava

Sound Mix by Suraj Singh

2024 wasn't just a year of elections but a year of reckoning. Dubbed the "super year," it witnessed a global wave of anti-incumbency. From the UK to South Africa, Japan to France, ruling parties, whether left or right, were humbled—or defeated outright.

What does this global rejection of incumbents signify? Do these trends signal a demand for genuine systemic change or simply a cyclical rejection of the status quo?

Back home, following the grand success of the G20 summit in 2023, this year, cracks emerged in its "Neighbourhood First" policy as relations with Myanmar, Nepal, Maldives, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China, and Sri Lanka faltered. Experts suggest a strategic shift may be overdue.

So, how should India's foreign diplomacy and global standing be assessed today? Has its global stature diminished?

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Anna Priyadarshini, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Nitin Rawat

Chapters:

(3:30) — "Super-year" of elections

(11:23) — Donald Trump’s Victory

(21:40) — Israel-Hamas War

(31:26) — India’s Global standing

(37:59) — A reset in India-China relations?

(45:51) — Manmohan Singh’s legacy

On December 20, tragedy struck Magdeburg's Christmas market when a black SUV ploughed through holiday shoppers. Four women and a nine-year-old boy died, while 200 others were injured, including seven Indians.

The suspect, Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist, has been arrested. He had been granted asylum in Germany in 2016 and was critical of the “Islamism of Europe.”

He is also a staunch supporter of the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. And Nancy Faeser, Germany’s interior minister, said after the attack that he was “obviously Islamophobic”. So, what do we know of this man, and was this attack political?

And, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces backlash over alleged security lapses, as Saudi Arabia had flagged Al-Abdulmohsen’s radical views as early as 2007 and had requested extradition. Germany refused, fearing for his safety.

So, why did Germany ignore Saudi warnings?

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Anna Priyadarshini, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Nitin Rawat

Chapters:

(7:47) — The curious case of the accused

(13:24) — Only AFD can save Germany?

(19:06) — Berlin freezing asylum applications from Syrians

(21:50) — Why did Germany ignore Saudi's alerts?

(29:57) —  Rise of Islamist terror in Europe

(39:21) — Proliferation of the far-right in Europe

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly, making him the third president in the country to face suspension through such a vote.

The impeachment was triggered by Yoon's decision to impose martial law. Although the martial law lasted only six hours, it plunged the nation into political chaos. But why did Yoon resort to such a drastic measure in the first place?

The impeachment now moves to South Korea's Constitutional Court, which has 180 days to decide its outcome. However, formally removing Yoon from office will not be an easy task. Why is the path to his formal impeachment so challenging?

In this episode of Geeta's World, our host, Anna Priyadarshini, and the foreign affairs editor at India Today, TV Today Network, Geeta Mohan, discuss!

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Nitin Rawat

On December 8, rebel forces stormed Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who had been ruling Syria since 2000. Reports suggest Assad has fled to Russia, where he has sought asylum.

For over 53 years, the Assad family—first Hafez, then Bashar—has governed Syria. So how did the Assads, an Alawite Shia family, a minority in Syria, maintain control in a predominantly Sunni country?

Now, the question is: who will govern Syria? One potential leader is HTS chief Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. He has pledged to protect minorities and women and says he has no intentions to impose strict Islamic law. However, his complex past suggests he could shift his political stance as needed. Will al-Jolani emerge as a reformist, or will he follow a path akin to Al-Qaeda?

Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound Mix by Nitin Rawat

Chapters:

(4:25) — Shia rule over Sunni majority for 53 years

(12:57) — How rebel forces toppled the govt

(17:05) — Will Al-Jolani govern Syria?

(25:26) — Syria, a fragmented country

(28:46) — Arab world's dynamics

(30:29) — Russia and Iran abandoned Syria?

(40:04) — Is the Assad dynasty long gone?