About this episode

Colonel Rajesh Pawar discusses his predictions on major geopolitical conflicts involving Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and the US.

Colonel Rajesh Pawar (retd) is a former officer of the Indian Army and is now a seasoned war correspondent and defense journalist for India Today. He is best known for his fearless ground reporting from some of the most volatile conflict zones in recent history.His expertise lies in global geopolitics, modern warfare tactics, and defense strategy. Most notably, he provided extensive on-ground coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war, reporting live from Kyiv even as the city was under siege.More recently, he has covered the Israel-Hamas war, reporting from locations like Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea to analyze the conflict's military and human impact. His work often focuses on the intersection of military action and its geopolitical ripple effects, making him a critical voice for understanding how global conflicts impact India's strategic interests.

People in this episode

Host: Arihant

Guest: Colonel Rajesh Pawar

Topics covered

• geopolitics
• modern warfare
• defense strategy
• Russia-Ukraine conflict
• Iran-US relations

Keywords

• geopolitics
• Russia-Ukraine
• Iran-US
• defense journalism
• military strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: India Today

Places: India, Kyiv, Israel, Hamas, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea

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