In this exclusive conversation, economist and policy analyst, Professor Jeffrey Sach, joins Abhishek Singh of Hindustan Times to decode some burning geopolitical questions. From the fallout of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, to the deeper roots of the Russia-Ukraine war, Sachs pulls no punches in laying out the complex realities behind global conflicts and shifting alliances. On India, Sachs criticizes Washington’s tariff threats and urges New Delhi to think beyond old alliances. Sachs also calls out European leaders for blindly following the U.S.’ lead, warns of further destabilization in Latin America, and offers a sharp critique of American diplomacy under Trump. Watch the full interview for all the details.HT PODCAST#JeffreySachs #Geopolitics #UkraineCrisis #IndiaChina #USIndiaTrade #TrumpForeignPolicy #BRICS #MultipolarOrder #HindustanTimes #UNReform #RussiaUkraineWar #TradeTensions #GlobalPolitics #USHegemony

In this week’s episode of Tell Me Why, we dive into the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) — the 100-year-old ideological fountainhead of the BJP and India’s ruling establishment. With RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivering a rare 3-day lecture series, we break down the biggest takeaways: Why the Sangh doesn’t want PM Narendra Modi to retire at 75, what it really thinks about Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura temple disputes, its controversial stand on meat bans, and how deeply it still influences BJP decisions. From its roots in Nagpur to shaping India’s politics and culture today, this is everything you need to know about the RSS in 2025.👉 Why does the RSS matter? How does it shape Modi’s future? And what does it mean for India’s politics?https://youtu.be/vK7a3cYbA5c

Japan is facing a storm it didn’t anticipate. A government program linked to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) quietly branded the “Hometown Plan”, has triggered a wave of anger on social media. The fear? That Japan is about to be flooded by African migrants, granted quick permanent residency, and even incentivized to marry into Japanese society. Thousands of posts online are calling this everything from “selling out the country” to “ethnic cleansing.” For a country already struggling with a demographic crisis, immigration is an explosive topic. And while Africa is seeking trade, not aid, Japan’s attempt at building closer ties has backfired at home. The backlash shows how deep-rooted fears about identity, race, and population decline run in Japanese society. So, is this controversy just online hysteria or does it expose a deeper anxiety about the future of Japan?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YQI4FutXbY0