In this episode of The Western Spirit, we spoke with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, a senior fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies and a leading expert on India and counterterrorism. We explored India’s evolving foreign policy, its carefully calibrated stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the geopolitical balancing act with Iran. Abhijit offers sharp insights into India’s historical ties with Israel, the ideological shifts shaping its current government, and the broader forces influencing its place on the world stage.Beyond diplomacy, the conversation dives into India’s economic growth, the challenges of bureaucracy, and its contrasting approach to governance compared to the U.S. Abhijit also examines the cultural impact of woke ideology, the influence of Western education on Indian youth, and the complexities of terrorism and the death penalty.A fascinating discussion on India’s past, present, and future—don’t miss it!📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 Subscribe for more fearless discussions!📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]