States of Anarchy with Hamsini Hariharan

Ep. 00: Introducing States of Anarchy with Hamsini Hariharan

1 min 56 sec

The world is anarchical If youre powerful enough, then rules dont 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,...

Ep. 01: The Sea Is My Nation

22 min 14 sec

In India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or...

Ep. 02: How to Hack an Election

29 min 6 sec

Did the Russians really hack the US elections David Salvo and Bret Schafer from the Alliance for Securing Democracy of the German Marshall Fund of the United States talk to Hamsini Hariharan about the allegations of election hacking in the US, and...

Ep. 03: The First Indian Vote

31 min 17 sec

With election season coming around, heres 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...

Ep. 04: The Other 'Power' Politics

26 min 59 sec

Kathikeya Singh joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss challenges to Indias power sector and how far the country has come to bridge that gap. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read more: by the...

Ep. 05: How Much Debt Is Too Much?

31 min 38 sec

Michael Kugelman joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about Pakistans external debt. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read more: by Khurram Hussain by Andrew Small You can listen to this show and...

Ep. 06: China’s Past as Prelude

35 min 51 sec

Felix Boecking joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss tariffs in Chinese history and how its employed in todays context of trade wars. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram You can listen to this show and...

Ep. 07: Surat vs the British Empire

29 min 52 sec

Mir Moin joins Hamsini Hariharan to tell the story of how a prince from Surat raised a privates members bill in the British Parliament in 1856 and changed the course of Indian history. For questions or comments, reach out to the...

Ep. 08: A Global Vox Populi

36 min 20 sec

Jacob Poushter joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international public opinion and how people around the world think about the United States, China and world politics. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on...

Ep. 09: Asian Century, American Priorities.

27 min 2 sec

John Schaus joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss US priorities in the IndoPacific. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy Read More: 1.by Hillary Clinton....

Ep. 10: All History is Maritime History

22 min 39 sec

Lincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on InstagramRead more: Lincoln Paine Alfred Thayer Mahan ...

Ep. 11: North Korea for Dummies

34 min 4 sec

Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein joins Hamsini Hariharan to bust myths about the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read More: by Bandi by Don...

Ep. 12: A Trump-Kim Love Affair

32 min 6 sec

A TrumpKim Love Affair Scott Snyder joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the recent nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula to make sense of the diplomatic outreach. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on...

Ep. 13: Democracy Along the Han River

49 min 55 sec

Eric Mobrand joins Hamsini Hariharan to look back at South Koreas tumultuous political tryst with democracy. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read More : By Eric Mobrand by Bruce...

Ep. 14: I Seoul You

37 min 20 sec

Urbanist Yang Seunghee joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about how city of Seoul has evolved and what lessons it bears for cities in developing countries. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniH or on...

Ep. 15: Of Kimchi and Kachori

18 min 36 sec

Satish Sivan, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Seoul talks to Hamsini Hariharan about ties between India and South Korea. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. Read more: ...

Ep. 16: Where Are The Jobs?

50 min 37 sec

Devika Kher and Hamsini Hariharan talk about the jobs crisis that is looming over the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. Read more: Radhicka Kapoor World Bank ...

Ep. 17: Huawei You Doin'?

56 min

Manoj Kewalramani joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the USChina trade war, Huawei and Indias policy responses. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on...

Ep. 18: Of Stories and Histories

55 min 59 sec

Indian histories are vast and contentious. Manu Pillai joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss questions of power and legitimacy, communal relations and the intersection of the foreign and the domestic in Indian history. For questions or comments, reach...

Ep. 19: Students for Life

44 min 3 sec

Studying international relations is a lifelong journey. Shibani Mehta joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about studying and researching international relations. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. Read More:...

Ep. 20: The Media Muzzle

42 min 25 sec

Aunohita Mojumdar of Himal Southasian joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the crackdown on press freedoms across South Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. Read More: Aunohita Mojumdar ...

Ep. 21: July - A Month of Escalation

17 min 45 sec

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In July, the case of Kulbhushan Jadav, relations between Iran and the US and, the protests in Hong Kong dominated the headlines....

Ep. 22: The Last Bastion

45 min 45 sec

Swarna Rajagopalan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how gender plays out in international politics. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy. Read more: by Swarna...

Ep. 23: On Peace and Pakistan

1 hr 8 min 58 sec

On the occasion of Independence Day, Chintan Modi joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about peace, peacebuilding and our relations with Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read More: by...

Ep. 24: India's Nuclear Doctrine

51 min 35 sec

Manpreet Sethi joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about Indias nuclear doctrine on its twentieth anniversary. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy Read More: Manpreet Sethi...

Ep. 25: Around The World In About 30 Minutes

26 min 38 sec

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In August, Kashmir, nuclear missiles. the Order of Zayed, a fire in the Amazon dominated the headlines. For questions or comments,...

Ep. 26: South Asia Now

53 min 44 sec

Devirupa Mitra, the Deputy Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent of The Wire joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss whats happening in South Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram You can listen to this show...

Ep. 27: Using a Sword to Mend Torn Clothes

32 min 2 sec

Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, TCA Raghavan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss civilmilitary relations in Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy You can...

Ep. 28: India at Turtle Bay

47 min 27 sec

Ambassador BS Prakash joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India has interacted with the United Nations over time. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy. Read More: by...

Ep. 29: Around the World in 30 Minutes

25 min 34 sec

On the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In September, attacks on oil fields, Howdy Modi, the economy and Israeli elections dominated the headlines. For questions or...

Ep. 30: The First Economic Blueprint

34 min 33 sec

Sanjaya Baru joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 30 to discuss the Bombay Plan and its relevance to how we look at questions surrounding the Indian economy today. Read More: by Brahmananda P. R. edited by PR Brahmanada and V.R....

Ep. 31: All Things Cyber

53 min 53 sec

Munish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan to break down concepts in cyber security and the challenges that India faces in the cyber domain. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram Read More: by Cherian...

Ep. 32: A Tale of Two Kingdoms

1 hr 26 min 57 sec

Deep Pal joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 32 of States of Anarchy to discuss Indias foreign policy towards Bhutan and Sikkim. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on Instagramstatesofanarchy Read More: ...

Ep. 01: (Rebroadcast) The Sea Is My Nation

22 min 14 sec

In India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or...

Ep. 33: Connecting The Dots

51 min 21 sec

Connectivity has become an important aspect of international relations. Ritika Passi joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss different connectivity projects and their geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHor on...

Ep. 34: Around The World in 45 Minutes

31 min 44 sec

This is a special roundup of all the news on the global stage from the last month. In October, Xi Jinpings visit to India, Pakistans FATF deadline, Brexit, and Trumps impeachment dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the...

Ep. 35: When 5G Runs The World

43 min 5 sec

Munish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan on a new episode of States of Anarchy to discuss 5G technology and its associated risks. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHon Twitter or on Instagramstatesofanarchy Read...

Ep. 36: The Lassitude of International Law

1 hr 5 min 6 sec

Ameya Naik joins host, Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international law and how it measures up in the current geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHon Twitter or on Instagramstatesofanarchy Read More: ...

Ep. 37: Around The World In 30 Minutes

31 min 23 sec

This is a special roundup of all the news on the global stage from the last month. In November, the RCEP, BRICS, Katarpur, Impeachment and students protests dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the...

Ep. 38: How to Build a Nation

1 hr 6 min 52 sec

Narayani Basu joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about VP Menon and the process of consolidating 565 princely states into modern India. Read More: For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHon Twitter or on...

Ep. 39: The Intolerance Of The Intolerant

50 min 42 sec

Aersh Danish joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how social media affects national security and democracy. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostHamsiniHon Twitter or on Instagramstatesofanarchy. You can listen to...

Ep. 03: (Rebroadcast) The First Indian Vote

30 min 54 sec

With election season coming around, heres 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...

Ep. 40: Conservation Our Wildlife

43 min 10 sec

Conservation filmmaker Gunjan Menon joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international efforts to conserve wildlife across the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. You can listen to this show and...

Ep. 41: Around The World In 30 Minutes

36 min 35 sec

Hamsini Hariharan looks at the seven major global affairs stories in 2019 and looks at the way forward for 2020. For questions or comments, reach out to the hostor on Instagram. Read More:

An Update

1 min 34 sec

From January 2020, States of Anarchy hosted by Hamsini Hariharan will become a fortnightly podcast.

Ep. 42: God Save the WTO

45 min 10 sec

Vineet Hegde joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the crisis in the dispute mechanisms of the World Trade Organization and what it means for international organizations.

Ep. 43: Relations Between Brazil and India

38 min 29 sec

Karin Vazquez joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 43 of States of Anarchy to talk about the BrazilIndia relationship beyond dictators. For questions or comments, re

Ep. 38 (Rebroadcast): How to Build A Nation

1 hr 6 min 53 sec

Narayani Basu joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about VP Menon and the process of consolidating 565 princely states into modern India.Read More: Liberty or Death: Indias Journey to Independence and Division

Ep. 44: All Our National Identities

1 hr 28 min 21 sec

Manali Kumar joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the changing values in Indias national identity since Independence.

Ep. 45: The Prospect of ISIS in South Asia

1 hr 4 min 55 sec

Kabir Taneja joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Islamic State and its relevance to South Asia.

Ep. 46: The Road from India to Nepal

45 min 42 sec

Riya Sinha joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the nuts and bolts and Indian connectivity projects in Nepal.

Ep. 47: Under the Blue Helmet

1 hr 9 min 47 sec

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:

Ep. 48: Rediscovering Himalayan Histories

1 hr 2 min 11 sec

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

Ep. 49: A Yam Between Two Boulders

47 min 26 sec

Gaurab Thapa joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Nepals Foreign Policy. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter HamsiniH https://twitter.com/HamsiniH or onInstagram statesofanarchy https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy

Ep. 50: Unbundling Corruptions

1 hr 15 min 25 sec

Dr. Yuen Yuen Ang joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Chinas experiences with corruption and how it compares with experiences in India.

Ep. 51: Governing a Pandemic

53 min 37 sec

Sara Davies joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss global health governance in light of the pandemic and the future of the World Health Organisation.

Ep. 52: The Stories Behind The Numbers

1 hr 13 min 33 sec

Arunabh Ghosh joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about statistics in the early days of Peoples Republic of China and exchanges between India and China during that period.

Ep. 53: Ground Realities of the Sino-Russian Border

57 min 48 sec

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

Ep. 54: Where the Waters Flow

54 min 41 sec

Ambika Vishwanath joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Indias transboundary water cooperation. For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments,

Ep. 55: The Face of the Indo-EU Relationship

53 min 14 sec

Dr Garima Mohan joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the various aspects of the relationship between India and the European Union.

Ep. 56: A Tryst with Greatness

57 min 55 sec

Dr. Aparna Pande joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India can become a great power.

Ep. 57: The Return of Rajapaksa

40 min 55 sec

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.

Ep. 58: Why We Protest

55 min 19 sec

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

Ep. 59: The War We Forgot

1 hr 7 min 36 sec

Dr Diya Gupta joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss narratives of World War II told through the letters sent by Indian soldiers from the battlefronts.

Ep. 60: India’s Iran Policy

55 min 15 sec

Sumitha Narayanan Kutty joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 60 of States of Anarchy to breakdown Indias foreign policy towards Iran.

Ep. 61: India’s Climate Policy

47 min 34 sec

Hamsini Hariharan speaks to Shikha Bhasin of the CEEW about Indias climate policy. For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter

Ep. 62: Chronicling India's Wars

42 min 38 sec

Air ViceMarshal 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

Ep. 03: (Rebroadcast) The First Indian Vote

30 min 54 sec

With election season coming around, heres 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.

Ep. 63: A Tale of Two Democracies

1 hr 58 min 31 sec

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

Ep. 64: Pakistan’s Deep State and India

1 hr 7 min 2 sec

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.

Ep. 65: Bangladesh’s Road to Prosperity

47 min 3 sec

Syed Yusuf Saadat appears on episode 65 of States of Anarchy to discuss how Bangladesh has become one of the worlds fastestgrowing economies.In 2021, States of Anarchy will be a weekly podcast and you can feature in it If you have questions about i

Ep. 66: QnA Special: What's happening in Taiwan?

13 min 26 sec

In episode 66, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. How do Taiwanese hold their country against the CCP What was Taiwans success

Ep. 67: Reporting on the World

59 min 26 sec

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

Ep. 68: Biden, IR and You

20 min 59 sec

In episode 68, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. What does Bidens 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

Ep. 69: Becoming a Global Power

1 hr 9 min 58 sec

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,

Ep. 70: On Afghanistan and Qatar

13 min 25 sec

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

Ep. 71: A Seat At The High Table

1 hr 10 min 37 sec

In Episode 71 of States of Anarchy, Dr. Anton Harder joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss Indias 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

Ep. 72: It’s A Real Realist World

17 min 32 sec

What is the theory of realism What are pawns in proxy warsOn episode 72, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about the state of the world.

Ep. 27: (Rebroadcast) Using a Sword to Mend Torn Clothes

32 min

Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, TCA Raghavan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss civilmilitary relations in Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the host HamsiniH or on Instagram statesofanarchy

Ep. 73: When Disaster Strikes

54 min 57 sec

Dr. Anshu Sharma, the cofounder of the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society SEEDS joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how disaster responses have evolved in the AsiaPacific.

Ep. 74: On Tibet and the Indo-Pacific

12 min 54 sec

Why is the IndoPacific relevant Why is Tibet a nation without a State On episode 74, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about the state of the world.

Ep. 75: The Tatmadaw Takes Power

1 hr 15 min 56 sec

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.

Ep. 76: From Syria to the Indian Ocean

14 min 17 sec

Whats 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.

Ep. 77: Sellotaping Relations

50 min 36 sec

Dr Pallavi Raghavan talks to host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 77 of States of Anarchy about the early years of the IndiaPakistan relationship and cooperation on issues like minorities, evacuee property and decolonization.

Ep. 78: The Backlash Against Minorities

17 min 9 sec

On episode 78, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about how some governments respond to minorities and differences.

Ep. 79: Biden's Asia Policy

56 min 11 sec

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

Ep. 80: Crafting Foreign Policy

7 min 42 sec

What are the factors that nationstates consider while crafting foreign policy On episode 80, host Hamsini Hariharan answers questions about what government considers when they make foreign policy.

Ep. 81: Our Northern Neighbour

1 hr 7 min 18 sec

Amish Raj Mulmi joins Hamsini Hariharan on an episode 81 of States of Anarchy to discuss Nepals relations with China.

Ep. 82: The Geopolitics of COVID-19 Responses

13 min 12 sec

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.

Ep. 83: The View from Jerusalem

1 hr 6 min 59 sec

Mayuri Mukherjee joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the view from Jerusalem on the recent outbreak of the IsraelPalestine conflict.

Ep. 84: Don’t Call it the Indian Variant

8 min 3 sec

Why should we not refer to covid19 as the China virus or the Indian variant Hamsini Hariharan breaks down the conventions behind disease naming in episode 84 of States of Anarchy.

Ep. 85: Looking Back at Tiananmen

49 min 7 sec

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.

Ep. 86: The Hand Behind the Throne

7 min 45 sec

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 listeners question on the coup in Myanmar.

Ep. 87: Championing Climate Diplomacy

50 min 48 sec

Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 87 of States of Anarchy to discuss Indias approaches to climate diplomacy and the international climate order.

Ep. 88: The Israel-Palestine Conflict

8 min 25 sec

Whats 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.

Ep. 89: Thinking about Theory

52 min 42 sec

Dr. Siddharth Mallavarapu joins host Hamsini Hariharan on episode 89 of States of Anarchy to discuss International relations theory in India.

Ep. 90: Nehru - Realist or Idealist?

8 min 35 sec

Was Nehruvian Policy responsible for IndiaChina War On Episode 90, Hamsini Hariharan answers a question about the personal beliefs of leaders and larger repercussions.

Ep. 91: We Are Going On A Break

7 min 15 sec

In episode 91, host Hamsini Hariharan explains the reason for the show going on hiatus.