Chakravyuh
Chakravyuh
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Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted voices in defence journalism, Gaurav Sawant, as he dives deep into the world of national security, strategy, and geopolitics. With exclusive insights, high-stakes analysis, and frontline access, Chakravyuh brings you the untold stories behind India’s biggest defence and strategic moves. If it matters to India’s security—you’ll hear it here first.
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The podcast covers a range of themes including national security, military strategy, and international diplomacy, with recent episodes examining topics such as Israel's military strategies against Iran, the implications of China's military purges, and regional security dynamics. Specific focus areas include India's defence posture, Southeastern Asian geopolitical updates, and the influence of global powers on regional stability.
Chakravyuh with Gaurav Sawant is India Today Group’s sharp new podcast that cuts through the fog of war and diplomacy. Join veteran war correspondent and one of India’s most trusted voices in defence journalism, Gaurav Sawant, as he dives deep into the world of national security, strategy, and geopolitics. With exclusive insights, high-stakes analysis, and frontline access, Chakravyuh brings you the untold stories behind India’s biggest defence and strategic moves. If it matters to India’s security—you’ll hear it here first.
In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Admiral DK Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency and former Chief of Naval Staff, about the Great Nicobar Island Project.
Joshi explains why the project is strategically vital for India, highlighting its location near key maritime choke points and its potential to strengthen India’s position in the Indo-Pacific. He addresses criticism surrounding environmental concerns, tribal displacement and forest diversion, arguing that safeguards are in place and no indigenous communities will be displaced.
The discussion also explores transshipment opportunities, tourism, scuba diving, maritime trade and India’s long-term strategic vision for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Produced by Areeb Raza
Sound mixed by Aman Pal
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