Episodes
After a temporary absence over the past two years, Breaking Down Current Affairs of the World with Aryan Ghosh is back, now with an episode on the Israel-Palestine conflict, trying to explain the role of the various parties involved and providing a brief summarization of the multiple complex and disputed histories dictating the sides in the conflict. Please feel free to reach out to us via email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 03/21/24
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh speaks to Avinash Rai about the breakdown in relations between Russia and The West ever since Russia's invasion of Ukraine with an economic and trade war being declared against Russia by the West. Avinash Rai is an avid MUNner and a person with great understanding of the policies of the Khrushchev Regime in the Soviet Union and the foreign policies of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, in general. He has also been a close observer of the crisis in Ukraine. In...
Published 03/16/22
In this epsiode, Aryan Ghosh speaks to one of our regular contributors, Vedant Mishra who specializes in Middle Eastern politics, especially the Syrian Civil War where Russia is directly involved. They discuss the factors contributing to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how the UN particularly has failed to take action and whether Western sanctions are damaging enough for Russia's economy. Share the podcast with your family and friends and follow the podcast as well! Note: This...
Published 03/02/22
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the important causes which led to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also examines the specifics of India's policy in this regard and NATO's belligerence being a contributing factor to the crisis. Aryan also explores the possibility of a Second Cold War and what is in store for the world, following sanctions on Russia and how a new Non-Alligned Movement must begin. During this desperate time, we stand by the Ukrainian people and hope that they...
Published 02/27/22
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the recent news regarding the conflict in Ukraine ranging from Russian deployment of missiles and rocket launchers across the border, a new Front opening in Belarus, NATO's increased military presence in Ukraine and the increased possibility of an invasion. Follow the podcast, rate it and share it with your family and friends! Email ID: [email protected] Instagram ID: @breakingdowncurrentaffairs Twitter...
Published 01/21/22
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the conflict in Ukraine and the prospects of a possible Russian invasion into the country. He examines NATO's role in the confict and the Russian draft security pact proposed by the Kremlin. Follow the podcast, rate it and review it! Do share it with your friends and family and please do give us feedback on what we can improve! Email ID: [email protected]. Instagram ID: @breakingdowncurrentaffairs....
Published 01/10/22
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the current status of the War in Afghanistan, how the US lost to the Taliban and how the Taliban and Al Qaeda quickly rose to power. He explains the origins of the War going back to the Soviet-Afghan War of 1979 and the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. He also emphasizes upon the concept of guerilla warfare and how it resulted in the Taliban and the Al Qaeda winning. This episode could not possibly do justice to the complicated history of...
Published 12/12/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the US-South Korea Summit and the US-Russia summit and the issues discussed in the NATO and G7 summits. He also covers the formation of the new Israeli Government, the Assad victoy in Syria, the Iranian Presidential elections and possible negotiations between the US and North Korea. Listen to the podcast, like it, follow it and share it with your friends and family and also do give us feedback on the way we cover global issues and tell us what more you...
Published 06/21/21
We decided that the podcast should cover not only geopolitics but also social issues and thus in this episode, Aryan Ghosh speaks to Rhianna Majumder, an LGBTQ activist who is also an avid reader and a talented writer. They spoke about reforms needed in society, the workplace, educational institutions, etc. Listen to the episode, follow the podcast and share it with your friends and family. Also do check out Rhianna's work on Wattpad: Her username is coffeeshopsxx and she's currently working...
Published 06/09/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the current Gaza Ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and tries to break down what impact internal politics have played in the conflict, the increase in involvement of China in negotiations regarding the Israel-Palestine Conflict, the need for the US administration to hold Israel accountable for its actions and the creation of narratives in the conflict which must be combated using facts and evidence. We thank all our listeners for their...
Published 05/23/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh interviews Vedant Mishra, someone who has done a number of MUNs, specializes in the Middle East and has come up to speak on the podcast a number of times. They discuss the situation of the Middle East, regarding the Syrian Presidential Elections to be held within less than two weeks, prospects for peace in Yemen considering efforts by both Saudi Arabia and Iran to improve relations as well as the current crisis in the Gaza Strip and violence in East Jerusalem....
Published 05/15/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the current situation in the Middle East with the Syrian Presidential Elections taking place on 26th May. He also provides his views regarding the situation in Yemen with intense fighting in the Marib Governorate and the Biden Administration having stopped all its military support for Saudi offensive operations in Yemen as well as the proposal of a peace process by the Saudi coalition. He breaks down the leaked audio tape of the Iranian Foreign...
Published 05/08/21
In this epsiode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down updates on relations between India and Russia and India and Pakistan as well as relations between the US and China in wake of tensions between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, allegations of genocide in Xinjiang and an overhaul of the electoral system in Hong Kong and US-Russia relations with new tensions in the Donbass region in Ukraine and new sanctions imposed on Russia and countermeasures by the Kremlin. The situation of North Korea has...
Published 04/17/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the current political scenario in the US with former President Donald Trump's impeachment after the Capitol Riots, the scenario in the Middle East with tensions between Israel and Iran, tensions brewing in North Korea with a new Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), tensions between India and China, Russia poisoning and then arresting opposition leader Alexei Navalny, US sanctions on Turkey and possibly India. Share this with your friends and...
Published 01/29/21
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down possible US troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, tensions between Iran and the US and Israel, continuing negotiations for a trade deal between the UK and the European Union, Georgia Senate runoffs in January, Eritrean involvement in the Ethiopian Civil War, a secret visit by Prime Minister Netanyahu to Crown Prince MBS in Saudi Arabia, a leaked Chinese Government report on COVID-19, a feud between China and Australia amid reports of...
Published 12/09/20
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the current crisis brewing in Ethiopia, the world's largest trade deal signed between China and ASEAN countries (excluding India), the US wanting to sell arms to the UAE, the killing of an Al Qaeda commander in Iran, a possible plot by Pakistan to destabilize Jammu and Kashmir and a French Member of the European Parliament calling for the EU to take action against Pakistan and the recent peace deal in Nagorno Karabakh. Follow the podcast, share it with...
Published 11/21/20
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the recent updates in the US elections: Trump's false claims of voter fraud, international reactions and the difficulties of the Biden administration due to no concession by Trump and a possible Republican Senate. Aryan also brings up the recent ceasefire negotiated by Russia in the Nagorno Karabakh region and pressure building up on the Armenian Prime Minister for having signed the same. Follow the Podcast, share it with your friends and family and...
Published 11/11/20
In this exclusive episode on the US elections, Aryan Ghosh speaks about the agenda items on the Biden-Harris administration's list and what lies Trump tried to peddle. Follow the Podcast, share it with your friends and family and feel free to express your opinion on the issues we cover! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aryan-ghosh2006/message
Published 11/07/20
In this podcast, Aryan Ghosh once again speaks to Vedant Mishra and this time, about the developments in Syria and the Nagorno Karabakh region, Trump's use of the normalization deals with Israel as a vote bank as seen in the transcript of a telephone call between him and his Sudanese and Israeli counterparts, the current crisis in France with condemnation against cartoons and growing Islamophobia in France as well as a couple of key differences in policy between President Donald J. Trump and...
Published 11/01/20
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the recent Russian airstrikes in Syria, US sanctions on Iranian oil companies, IAEA findings of an underground nuclear facility and stockpiling of low-enriched uranium in Iran, increasing violence between Afghan forces and Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for NATO regarding deployment of nuclear missiles in Europe and the Senate Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Aryan also brings...
Published 10/28/20
In this episode Aryan Ghosh breaks down the authorization of a US arms deal with Taiwan, the 50th Ratification of the Treaty on the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons by Honduras, the US Senate vote on nomination of a federal judge to the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, tensions between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, referendum in Chile, Thai Parliament's emergency session retarding the ongoing protests, new military and economic agreements between the US and India, violations of...
Published 10/26/20
In this podcast, Aryan Ghosh speaks to Vedant Mishra about the Syrian Civil War and Iran as a whole. Vedant Mishra has done an internship with CSIRD on Syria , and is very passionate about it Attended various MUNs and won several accolades. He has an open mind about Syria, and is always willing to learn more about the situation on ground. Vedant Mishra is an encyclopedia when it comes to talking about Syria. Follow the Podcast, share it with your friends and family and keep giving your views...
Published 10/24/20
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the Final US Presidential Debate Between Republican President Donald J. Trump and Democratic Former Vice President Joe Biden, the aspect of foreign policy in the US Presidential election when it comes to Iran, Russia, China, Cuba and North Korea, US intelligence reports on meddling of Russia, China and Iran into the US elections, normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel, negotiations for a new START treaty between Russia and the US, the...
Published 10/23/20
In this episode, Aryan Ghosh breaks down the removal of Sudan from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. He goes on to explain the recent charging of 6 G.R.U. (Russian Military Intelligence) Officials and the cyber attacks by the Russian Federation as a whole. He then takes up the expiration of the arms embargo on Iran and what the US should do with it's policy in the future. Stay tuned! Follow this podcast, give your comments and opinions and share this with your family and friends!
Published 10/20/20