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The Quint

The Quint’s editor-in-chief Raghav Bahl speaks on business, politics and policies.

Raghav's Take

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Dealing With Trump: Bide-Your-Timers Vs Provoked-Innocents | The Quint

Barack Obama’s presidency reshaped South Asia’s geopolitics. From exposing Pakistan’s duplicity on bin Laden and nukes to backing India for a permanent UN Security Council seat, Obama left behind a legacy of mistrust with Islamabad and strengthened ties with New Delhi.
This final episode of our 7-part series explores how Obama’s decisions—from drone strikes and the Abbottabad raid to defence deals and strategic diplomacy—reshaped the America-India-Pakistan equation.
Watch the full series to see how 12 US presidents influenced South Asia’s balance of power.
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Obama Exposed Pakistan’s Treachery, Cemented US–India Ties | America-India-Pakistan | The Quint

In Part 6 of the special "America-India-Pakistan" series, Raghav Bahl dives into the transformative role played by President George Bush Jr in reshaping US-India relations. During his tenure, Bush Jr ended India's nuclear isolation, lifted economic sanctions, and fostered deep cooperation between the two nations. Despite the post-9/11 shift in US policy towards Pakistan, Bush Jr’s focus on strengthening ties with India remained pivotal. This episode explores how the India-US nuclear deal, military exercises, and shared strategic interests marked a historic period in global diplomacy.

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India "Deeply Loved" George Bush Jr For Ending Her Nuclear Isolation |America-India-Pakistan (Part6)

In Part 5 of the series, Raghav Bahl delves into how after the Cold War ended, India and America went from estranged democracies to strategic partners. Clinton’s five-day India visit and frosty Pakistan stopover marked the moment the balance tipped. This is how trust was built - step by step.
This episode unpacks:
End Of Estrangement between India and US
Growing Isolation of Pakistan
Clinton’s Landmark Visit to India
Pressure On Pakistan

Don’t miss Part 1 to 4 on Truman, Nixon, Carter and others, and stay tuned for Part 6 on George Bush Jr. and 9/11.

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US-India-Pak: Bill Clinton Raps Pak Knuckles; India Loves That Crunching Sound! | The Quint

Part 4 of Raghav Bahl’s riveting historical series on the triangular relationship between America, India, and Pakistan dives into the high-stakes Cold War era of the late 1970s through early 1990s. As the world reeled from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and South Asia drifted into nuclear brinkmanship, US foreign policy under Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush underwent dramatic shifts.
From Carter's brief love affair with India to Reagan's billion-dollar arms deal with Pakistan and Bush Sr's sanctions on Islamabad’s nuclear programme, this episode unpacks:

1. India’s refusal to sign the NPT
2. Pakistan’s secret nuclear ambitions
3. Reagan’s covert support for Afghan Mujahideen
4. Indira Gandhi’s frosty ties with Washington
5. The changing strategic importance of Pakistan
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America, India & Pakistan: Nuclear Race and Afghan Jihad Era (1977–92) | Cold War PART 4 | The Quint

Why did Richard Nixon favour Pakistan while Indira Gandhi stood firm on India’s sovereignty? This video dives deep into a forgotten Cold War chapter when the US-India relationship hit rock bottom. From Nixon’s secret China deal brokered through Pakistan to his infamous "tilt" during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, we decode the geopolitics that shaped South Asia. Watch how Indira Gandhi pushed back against US hostility, signed a landmark treaty with the USSR, and turned India into a nuclear power. A gripping story of diplomacy, betrayal, and resistance.
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Why Nixon Backed Pakistan & Hated Indira Gandhi | A Cold War Chapter That Shaped South Asia | PART 3

In Part 2 of our Cold War mini-series on the US-India-Pakistan triangle, we explore how Pakistan won over the Kennedy White House while India struggled to keep up. From Nehru’s waning influence and Ayub Khan’s charm offensive to Kennedy’s diplomatic missteps and the Indo-China war, we unpack a volatile decade that shaped the region’s geopolitics.
We also examine LBJ’s humiliating ‘ship-to-mouth’ food policy towards India, Indira Gandhi’s criticism of the US over Vietnam, and India’s growing resolve to go nuclear.
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When President Johnson Held Back Food Aid to Humiliate Indira Gandhi | PART 2 of Cold War Series

America’s foreign policy towards India and Pakistan has shifted since the 1940s, often influenced by global politics and the personalities of US presidents. Early years saw the US favouring Pakistan due to India’s nonalignment and socialist leanings. Raghav Bahl asks: Could America’s changing stance reshape South Asia’s power balance?

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US, India & Pakistan: Power Games in the Truman–Eisenhower Era | Part 1 | The Quint

In this thought‑provoking video by Raghav Bahl, we explore three devastating incidents — the Pahalgam terror attack, the RCB fan‑stampede, and the Air India crash — to understand what they reveal about life, death, and human resilience. Watch as we question our mortality, confront grief, and affirm the meaning behind loss.
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Three Tragedies, One Question: What Do Pahalgam, RCB Stampede & Air India Crash Say About Life?

In this episode of Raghav's Take we discuss how President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Accord could pave the way for India to reintroduce its sovereign dollar bonds. We explore the historical context, the challenges faced during the 2019 attempt, and the potential benefits of this strategic move for India's economy. Watch as we analyze the implications of this development and what it means for India's financial future.
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Obama Exposed Pakistan’s Treachery, Cemented US–India Ties | America-India-Pakistan | The Quint

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