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Shubhda Chaudhary

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Founder of Middle East Insights, based in New Delhi. We produce insightful podcasts on Middle East affairs, featuring experts from around the world. https://www.youtube.com/@MiddleEastInsights

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๐Ÿ“ข Middle East Insights invites you to an online talk:

#Druze & #Christian Massacres in #Syria: Sectarian Targeting, #Kurdish Resistance & Feminist Struggle

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 30 July 2025 | ๐Ÿ•” 5 PM IST
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Dr. Hawzhin Azeez
๐Ÿ”— Register: shorturl.at/vufqF
#Rojava #Syria

29.07.2025 12:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Ep 108| Hamas, Hostages and IDF | Talk by Col. Rajeev Agarwal
Ep 108| Hamas, Hostages and IDF | Talk by Col. Rajeev Agarwal YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Ep 108: Hamas, Hostages & the IDF

Col. Rajeev Agarwal (Retd) unpacks the Israel-Gaza conflict, drawing on firsthand insights from his recent visit to Israel.
A sharp take on strategy, diplomacy & India's response.

๐Ÿ“บ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOFz...
#Israel #Hamas #IDF #MiddleEast

25.07.2025 14:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join Middle East Insights for an online talk with Ibrahim Majed on David's Corridor & Israel's expansion doctrine! ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… 29 Jul 2025, 8:30 PM IST (6 PM Beirut)
๐Ÿ”— Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#DavidsCorridor #IsraelExpansion #MiddleEastGeopolitics #Syria #GlobalAffairs

24.07.2025 12:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekend Masterclass | Decolonising Middle East Studies: Voices from the Global South ACADEMIC PREMISE This four-day scholarly masterclass reorients Middle East/West Asia studies by moving beyond Eurocentric lenses to embrace decolonial, postcolonial, and Global South frameworks. Weโ€ฆ

๐ŸŒ Weekend Masterclass
Decolonising Middle East: Voices from the Global South
๐Ÿ“… Aug 2โ€“10 | ๐Ÿ•– 7โ€“9 PM IST | ๐Ÿ’ป Zoom
๐ŸŽ“ Certificate on completion
๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚น3,000 (โ‚น5,000 original)
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#iran #israel #yemen #israeliranwar #saudiarabia #orientalism #syria

22.07.2025 07:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dear ma'am, could I please get your Email ID for a podcast interview, thanks

21.07.2025 12:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dear Sir, could I please get your Email ID for a podcast interview at Middle East Insights, thank you

21.07.2025 10:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dear Sir, could I please get your Email ID for a podcast interview at Middle East Insights, thank you

21.07.2025 10:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PM Modiโ€™s 2025 UK Visit and India-UK Free Trade Agreement On July 23-24, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom to formally sign the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthen bilateral ties. This visit โ€ฆ

On July 23-24, 2025, Indian PM Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom to formally sign the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strengthen bilateral ties.

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21.07.2025 06:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former Israeli Leader Moshe Yaalonโ€™s Warning on Alleged War Crimes Sparks Debate As the clock strikes 10:57 AM IST on Monday, 21 July 2025, a seismic statement from a former Israeli military heavyweight has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Moshe Yaalon, once Israelโ€™s Chief oโ€ฆ

Former Israeli Leader Moshe Yaalonโ€™s Warning on Alleged War Crimes Sparks Debate
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21.07.2025 06:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mossadโ€™s Use of Starlink in Iran: A Covert Digital Frontier In June 2025, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran entered a new phase, marked by sophisticated intelligence operations and technological innovation. At the heart of this shadow war liesโ€ฆ

Mossadโ€™s Use of #Starlink in #Iran: A Covert Digital Frontier. #IranIsraelConflict

middleeastinsightsplatform.com/2025/07/21/m...

21.07.2025 06:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ep 106| Weaponization of Politics in the Indo-Pacific by Dr. Swasti Rao
Ep 106| Weaponization of Politics in the Indo-Pacific by Dr. Swasti Rao YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 106 is out!
We spoke with Dr. Swasti Rao (@ThePrintIndia, JGU) on the weaponisation of politics in the Indo-Pacific โ€” from QUAD & AUKUS to India's strategic posture.

Brilliant, clear & timely. A must-watch.
๐Ÿ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaNH...
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #IndiaChina

19.07.2025 04:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ep. 103| In the Operating Room of Occupation: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa on Medical Humanitarianism in Gaza YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

IN THE OPERATING ROOM OF OCCUPATION: MEDICAL HUMANITARIANISM IN GAZA. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa shares firsthand experiences from his medical missions in Palestine โ€” navigating war-zone trauma care, the politicization of humanitarian medicine.

www.youtube.com/watch?si=HoZ...

01.07.2025 16:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Iran-Israel Conflict: เค•เฅเคฏเคพ เคนเฅˆ US เค•เคพ เค–เคคเคฐเคจเคพเค• Gameplan | Live Hindustan Podcast | Shubdha Chaudhary
Iran-Israel Conflict: เค•เฅเคฏเคพ เคนเฅˆ US เค•เคพ เค–เคคเคฐเคจเคพเค• Gameplan | Live Hindustan Podcast | Shubdha Chaudhary YouTube video by Live Hindustan

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Spoke with Neeraj Badhwar of Hindustan Times Podcast on the Israelโ€“Iran conflict.

Why the ceasefire wonโ€™t last, how Shiaโ€“Sunni divisions were weaponized, & the moral asymmetry of powerโ€”from Hiroshima to today.

๐ŸŽง Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xzs...

30.06.2025 06:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did Trump Bluff Netanyahu with US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities? #India-#Pakistan Rivalry Post #OperationSindoor | In Conversation with Sanjaya Baru ยท Episode

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ New Episode Out Now: Did #Trump Bluff #Netanyahu with US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities?
Was it all just theatrics? Or did real damage occur?
#Iran #IranIsraelConflict #IranVsIsrael #IsraeliranWar

open.spotify.com/episode/5MGX...

22.06.2025 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did Trump Bluff Netanyahu with US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities? #India-#Pakistan Rivalry Post #OperationSindoor | In Conversation with Sanjaya Baru ยท Episode

Listen to Tulsi Gabbardโ€™s surprising role as well as of Jared Kushner with #trump's attack on #iran?

open.spotify.com/episode/5MGX...

22.06.2025 15:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iran Israel Conflict Explained #India-#Pakistan Rivalry Post #OperationSindoor | In Conversation with Sanjaya Baru ยท Episode

๐Ÿšจ Podcast Alert ๐Ÿšจ

The #IranIsraelConflict could reshape the global order. In Ep.1 of World Is a Crystal Ball, I join ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท analyst
@ComeCarpentier
to unpack this high-stakes crisis โ€” #iranisraelwar #Israel #IsraeliranWar
open.spotify.com/episode/0JLg...

21.06.2025 07:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Israel attacks Iran: The Point of No Return On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile production sites, air defense systems, and military command structures. Described as a โ€œโ€ฆ

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a bold pre-emptive strike on Iranโ€™s nuclear facilities.

middleeastinsightsplatform.com/2025/06/13/i...

#Israel #IranAttack #NuclearStrike #MiddleEastConflict #Geopolitics #MilitaryOperation

13.06.2025 05:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Red Alert in the Middle East: Why Britainโ€™s Warning and U.S. Evacuations Signal a Global Crisis! Introduction The UKMTOโ€™s unprecedented advisory warning of โ€œincreased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on marinerโ€ฆ

๐Ÿšจ Red Alert! Britain warns of Middle East danger as U.S. evacuates diplomats from #Iraq, #Kuwait & #Bahrain! Is a global crisis brewing? ๐Ÿ›‘ #trump #IranNuclearSecrets

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India navigates the #TrumpVsMusksplit, balancing #Tesla & #StarlinkIndia potential with US ties. Challenges include market volatility, trade risks, and local concerns.

READ MORE: middleeastinsightsplatform.com/2025/06/08/h...

07.06.2025 20:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ep.101 | Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Impact on India- Russia Ties, BRICS:  Roman Babushkin, DCM
Ep.101 | Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Impact on India- Russia Ties, BRICS: Roman Babushkin, DCM YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In Episode 101 of Middle East Insights, we speak with ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Roman Babushkin (DCM, Russian Embassy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ) on:

๐Ÿ”น Roots of the Russia-Ukraine war
๐Ÿ”น Prospects of peace
๐Ÿ”น BRICS & India-Russia ties
๐Ÿ”น Media bias & geopolitics
๐ŸŽฅ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=knn7...

07.06.2025 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Russia vs. Ukraine: Decoding the War, Weapons, Global Shifts, and Indiaโ€™s Strategic Path Forward The Russia-Ukraine conflict, escalating significantly with Russiaโ€™s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, following the 2014 annexation of Crimea and hostilities in Donbas, has evolved inโ€ฆ

Decoding #RussiaUkraineWar: #Zelensky's rise, #Putin's foreign policy, #NATO and global shifts.

middleeastinsightsplatform.com/2025/06/02/r...

02.06.2025 09:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indian UN Peacekeepers Honored Posthumously: A Tribute to Sacrifice and Indiaโ€™s Role in Global Peace 29 May 2025 On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UN will posthumously award the prestigious Dag Hammarskjรถld Medal to two Indian peacekeepers, Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Haviโ€ฆ

Honoring Indian UN Peacekeepers Brig. Amitabh Jha & Hav. Sanjay Singh with the Dag Hammarskjรถld Medal today. Their sacrifice strengthens global peace. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ #UNPeacekeeping #IndianArmy #Peacekeepers

middleeastinsightsplatform.com/2025/05/29/i...

29.05.2025 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Muhajir Struggle: Identity, Violence, and Loyalty in Pakistan By MEI News Analysis, May 26, 2025 For decades, Altaf Hussain, the founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has been a polarising figure in Pakistanโ€™s political landscape. From his self-imposโ€ฆ

Altaf Hussainโ€™s legacy with MQM & the Muhajir struggle in Karachi: a story of identity, violence, & loyalty to Pakistan despite marginalization. Why do Muhajirs stay loyal? Explore the power of national narratives. ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ #Muhajir #MQM #Pakistan
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26.05.2025 18:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is Muhammad Yunus on the Brink of Resigning, and What Does It Mean for Bangladesh? By MEI Analysis Team, New Delhi24 May 2025 Bangladesh, a nation of 173 million people, is once again at a political crossroads. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and interim Chief Adviโ€ฆ

๐Ÿšจ #Bangladesh in turmoil: Nobel laureate Muhammad #Yunus threatens to resign as interim leader amid political deadlock & protests. Can he bridge divides with BNP, NCP, and the military? ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ #BangladeshCrisis #YunusResignation

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24.05.2025 08:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
100th Ep. Special: Tom Cooper on Indiaโ€™s Decisive Victory in Operation Sindoor #breakingnewstoday
100th Ep. Special: Tom Cooper on Indiaโ€™s Decisive Victory in Operation Sindoor #breakingnewstoday YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

Tom Cooper speaks on the 100th talk of Middle East Insights on #OperationSindoor and WHY it was a clear-cut victory of India in #IndiaPakistanWar

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBJo...

23.05.2025 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ep. 99 | Syriaโ€™s Druze: Navigating Pressures n a New Nation & Israel | Said Abou Zaki #breakingnews
Ep. 99 | Syriaโ€™s Druze: Navigating Pressures n a New Nation & Israel | Said Abou Zaki #breakingnews YouTube video by Middle East Insights Platform

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 99 of #MiddleEastInsights!
We speak with Said Abou Zaki on Syriaโ€™s #Druze : navigating state power, Israeli pressure & identity.
๐Ÿ“š Insights from his acclaimed article on Druze views on violence.
๐Ÿ”— Part 2 out nowโ€”donโ€™t miss it!

youtu.be/YI8s1ZArmUE

#Druze #Syria

22.05.2025 20:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are Diplomats and Embassy Staff Really Safe? The safety of diplomats and embassy staff is a cornerstone of international relations, enshrined in treaties like the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961). However, recent eventsโ€”such aโ€ฆ

Shocking attacks on diplomats! #Israeli #embassy staff #Yaron Lischinsky & #Sarah Milgrim killed in #DC; #IDF fires warning shots at 35 envoys near #Jenin. Are #diplomats safe anymore? ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐ŸŒ

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22.05.2025 07:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A critical incident where #Israeli #soldiers fired upon a #delegation of #European and #Arab diplomats at the entrance of #Jenin Refugee Camp in the #WestBank, an act that contravenes the #Vienna #Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961).

21.05.2025 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ 100th Session Alert! ๐ŸŽ‰
Join us as we mark a century of critical conversations!
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Topic: Indiaโ€™s Air Campaign in Operation Sindoor
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Speaker: Tom Cooper
๐Ÿ“… Date: 22 May 2025 | ๐Ÿ•– 7 PM IST
๐Ÿ”— Register: bit.ly/MEI100th

#IndiaPakistanWar #OperationSindoor #Pahalgam

20.05.2025 07:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indian YouTubers in China and Pakistan: Cultural Exchange or Security Threat? 17 May 2025 In recent years, a growing number of Indian YouTubers have traveled to China, producing vlogs that showcase Chinese culture, infrastructure, and governance. These videos, often garnerinโ€ฆ

Todayโ€™s NIA arrests of #YouTubers for spying for #Pakistan highlight the risks of #socialmedia in geopolitical rivalries. From soft power to espionage, how can India balance digital influence with security? ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ #IndianYouTubers #NationalSecurity

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