Politics for Dummies

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Politics for Dummies episodes

May 27, 2021 Diplomacy from a Diplomat
When a diplomat says yes, he means perhaps; when he says perhaps, he means no; when he says no, he is no diplomat.
In today's class, we are going to learn diplomacy from the diplomat himself. Listen in as Professor KP Fabian, along with RJ Aniket walk us through the true understanding of what diplomacy really is and where did it originate from.
If you're wondering if you could ever be a diplomat? Sure, 100%. How? We got your back. Tune in!!
25 min
May 21, 2021 Israel- Palestine Conflict : Where are we heading?
After more than 50 years of war, terrorism, negotiation, and human suffering, Israel and Palestine remain as far from a peaceful settlement as ever, and the conflict between the two nations continues.
Join in today's class as Aniket & Prof. Fabian helps you understand what is happening now between Israel and Palestine, Why is it happening and, when such things happen, why do country leaders tend to take a very templatised approach?
27 min
May 18, 2021 People in Power: Conquests and Conquers
The desire for power was very strong in history's emperors. What is clear is that from Napoleon to Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, were some of the greatest conquerors who shared similar motivation. But, what drove them to conquer?
Well, that's what today's class gonna be about.
Pull up a chair and join Aniket & Prof. Fabian as they narrate some of the most epic moments from lives of the most prominent leaders across the world.
31 min
May 07, 2021 Decoding Democracy: China, Myanmar, US, India
If democracy is government "of the people, by the people and for the people", why are we left wondering if it is the perfect form of ruling or the closest form of perfection to ruling?
Join Prof. Fabian and RJ Aniket for a class on Democracy to find out ; Will China ever become a democracy? What really happened in Myanmar? Is India still a democracy and, Is there more to democracy than majority rule?
21 min
May 03, 2021 The Russian Gambit: Putin's rules of the game
Since how long has been Vladimir Putin leading Russia and why is there no opposition to stand in his way? What makes Putin's rule so controversial? What is his story?
Like us, if these questions also keep swirling around in your head, Prof. KP Fabian and RJ Aniket got your back.
Join them for a class on the dynamics of Russian Geopolitics and changing Indo-Russia relations.
21 min
April 22, 2021 A man-made pandemic : Virus for the rich?
In the middle of a second deadly wave what feels like we're back to square one, yet most of us still lack definitive answers. What exactly is this pandemic situation like? What does it mean for us on a local, national and global level? Could it have been prevented? What happens in the coming few months?
Join Aniket and KP Fabian, for a discussion on the whole aftermath, beforemath, and ongoing math of this pandemic.
27 min
April 15, 2021 How Bangladesh was born: A witness from Vienna?
Today our professor KP Fabian gave us an exciting free period and walked us all, along with Aniket through his most memorable moments from a war that he had experienced first hand.
But before diving into the story, how about we touch upon the basics and discuss wars in general first?
Well, your favourite duo got that covered too.
Join them for an enlightening session.
28 min
April 01, 2021 The Quad: The four horsemen
Right after a brief discussion on Suez Canal, Aniket and Fabian are taking a long route to understand The Quad.
Who are they, what are they and let me do you one better, why are they!
the answers lie ahead, go listen, be educated and come back for more!
psst, it's USA, India, Australia and Japan together.
22 min
March 23, 2021 Is Megxit the new Brexit?
Before we seek an answer to that, it's only reasonable that we first try to touch upon the basics. What are these Royal Protocols? What is Brexit? Does Democracy still exist? How does the Monarch and the UK affect India? What happens next? Well, that's what RJ Aniket and KP Fabian attempt to uncover in this episode. Tune in now!
26 min
March 16, 2021 Donald Trump: A Bull in a China Shop?
Why was Biden vs Trump election so important? Why did Trump, despite the many ways in which he has failed his government, still garner 232 votes? Can potential candidates like him run for elections independently? How does all this affect India? Join RJ Aniket and KP Fabian, ex-Indian Foreign Services officer, for a lesson on American politics!
23 min

About Politics for Dummies

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Why do we, the young Indians, need to understand politics? Because we are the future of our country and we need to represent it in a manner that is well-informed, sensitive and intelligent. Also because, understanding how events around the world affect our country from a historical, economical and political standpoint, is a lot of fun! Don't agree?