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Past Forward: India's Geopolitical Compass

Past Forward: India's Geopolitical Compass

By: Roy
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 What if the key to understanding India's future wasn't in today's headlines, but buried in the stories of its past? Past Forward: India ka Geopolitical Compass is a geopolitical detective story. We travel through the layers of Indian history—from the logic of ancient trade routes to the psychology of post-colonial cities—to find the hidden playbook shaping its modern ambitions. This is more than a history podcast; it's a masterclass in the undercurrents of power, identity, and strategy that define a rising global giant. If you want to truly understand the India of tomorrow, you have to go PastRoy World
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  • [EP 2] Hooghly: River of Rivals

    [EP 2] Hooghly: River of Rivals
    Oct 7 2025

    Before the British Empire built its monolithic stage in India, a chaotic and ruthless audition took place on the banks of a single river.

    In this episode, we travel back to a time when Bengal was a miniature Europe—a geopolitical chessboard where the Portuguese, Dutch, and French fought a shadow war for the riches of the East. This is the forgotten prequel to the Raj; a story of shifting alliances, strategic gambles, and clashing ambitions. Discover how this ‘river of rivals’ not only decided India's fate but also holds surprising lessons for the multipolar world of today.
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