WASHINGTON CENTRAL
WASHINGTON CENTRAL
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THE NEW PODCAST BY GLOBAL JOURNALIST AND WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT SAURABH SHUKLA ON GEOPOLITICS, POLITICS AND EVERY THING THAT MATTERS TO YOU.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to geopolitics, current events, and international relations, with specific episodes examining tensions between India and Pakistan, such as the recent episode on the Kashmir terror attack that includes an analysis of diplomatic relations and conflict resolution. Other themes include democratic processes and electoral politics.

THE NEW PODCAST BY GLOBAL JOURNALIST AND WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT SAURABH SHUKLA ON GEOPOLITICS, POLITICS AND EVERY THING THAT MATTERS TO YOU.
In this episode of Washington Central, Saurabh Shukla unpacks the massive geopolitical implications of Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to China and his summit with Xi Jinping.
The discussion explores how the Iran war, the AI race, US-China trade tensions, and Indo-Pacific rivalries are reshaping the global order. From China’s strategic interests in Iran and energy security to the growing competition over AI chips and technology dominance, this episode connects the dots behind the world’s biggest power struggles.
The episode also examines:
• China’s role in the Iran conflict
• The US-China AI and semiconductor battle
• Pakistan’s alleged “double game” during the Iran crisis
• The Indo-Pacific strategic landscape and QUAD dynamics
• India’s concerns over economic and energy disruptions
• Why this Trump-Xi meeting could influence global geopolitics for years to come
Tune in for an in-depth geopolitical analysis from Washington on the stories shaping the future of international relations.

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