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• Can There Be Normalisation Without An End To Terror? | Chakravyuh | EP 37 02.07.2026 12min

  In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Congress MP and strategic affairs commentator Manish Tewari on the growing debate over resuming dialogue with Pakistan. The discussion comes in the backdrop of an open letter signed by 117 eminent personalities from India and Pakistan calling for the restoration of diplomatic engagement, trade, people-to-people contact and broader normalisation of ties between the two neighbours. Questioning the timing of such appeals, especially in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Tewari argues that every attempt at engagement with Islamabad has been met with another act of terror against India. He contends that there can be no meaningful dialogue until Pakistan dismantles its terror infrastructure in a verifiable manner and explains why he believes India must first decide what it truly seeks from Pakistan.  Is it time to reopen channels with Islamabad or has history shown that terror and talks cannot go together? Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
• The Great Nicobar Game Changer | Chakravyuh | EP 36 11.06.2026 38min

  In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Admiral DK Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency and former Chief of Naval Staff, about the Great Nicobar Island Project. Joshi explains why the project is strategically vital for India, highlighting its location near key maritime choke points and its potential to strengthen India's position in the Indo-Pacific. He addresses criticism surrounding environmental concerns, tribal displacement and forest diversion, arguing that safeguards are in place and no indigenous communities will be displaced. The discussion also explores transshipment opportunities, tourism, scuba diving, maritime trade and India's long-term strategic vision for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• From Shallow Surgical Strikes To Deep Precision Strikes | Chakravyuh | EP 35 14.05.2026 23min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with former Indian Air Force chief R. K. S. Bhadauria on how Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. The discussion breaks down India’s unprecedented strikes on terror hubs like Bahawalpur and Muridke, the role of Rafales, S-400 systems, drones, and precision weapons, and how India punched through Pakistan’s air defence network under a nuclear overhang. From Balakot to Operation Sindoor, the conversation explores India’s evolving military doctrine, escalation control, indigenous defence capability, and the future of warfare against Pakistan-China collusion. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• The Naval Challenges Of Keeping Global Trade Moving | Chakravyuh | EP 34 07.05.2026 14min

  In this episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the Deputy Commander of the Netherlands Navy, Major General Rob De Vitt on rising global maritime tensions as the Strait of Hormuz remains choked amid the Iran conflict. The discussion explores how navies from over 40 nations, including India and the Netherlands, are preparing to secure vital sea lanes of communication once a ceasefire is in place. From mine-clearance operations and drone threats to Indo-Pacific deployments and India-Netherlands strategic cooperation, the conversation examines the future of naval warfare, freedom of navigation, unmanned systems, and the growing importance of maritime partnerships in an increasingly unstable world. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
• No Pause For Lebanon As More Israeli Strikes Loom On The Horizon | Chakravyuh | EP 33 09.04.2026 18min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar on the fragile ceasefire in West Asia after weeks of conflict. While tensions with Iran ease temporarily, Azar makes it clear that the front remains active, stating that “operations against Hezbollah will continue” in Lebanon. He outlines plans to neutralise threats and maintain a buffer along the northern border, signalling no pause in military action there. They also explore shifting regional dynamics, ceasefire uncertainties, and whether diplomacy can hold amid continued strikes and rising tensions. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
• India’s Maritime Shield Activated Amid Rising Tensions | Chakravyuh | EP 32 02.04.2026 23min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy on the escalating West Asia conflict and its impact on maritime security. Swaminathan explains how disruptions in key choke points like the Strait of Hormuz are threatening global trade and India’s energy lifelines. He says India’s heavy dependence on sea-borne imports makes maritime security critical, with the Navy actively escorting tankers and maintaining surveillance. He also highlights lessons from the conflict, stressing the need for stronger naval capabilities and long-term strategic preparedness. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• Escalation Trap Deepens As Ground Operations Loom | Chakravyuh | EP 31 26.03.2026 14min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with the founding director of the CPOST, Robert Pape on the reported deployment of US Marines and 82nd Airborne troops to West Asia. Pape describes the situation as an “escalation trap,” warning that tactical gains against Iran may not translate into strategic success. He cautions that ground operations could trigger a prolonged war of attrition, rising oil prices, and wider global instability. He also highlights risks of terrorism beyond the region, including potential threats to US and global security, as the conflict expands both geographically and militarily. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
• Iran Under Pressure: Can The Regime Survive? | Chakravyuh | EP 30 19.03.2026 16min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, Gaurav Sawant speaks with John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor during President Donald Trump’s first term and earlier as US Ambassador to the UN. He outlines how the US-Israel campaign is aimed at weakening Iran’s regime while enabling internal opposition to rise. He warns of escalation risks, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and possible global terror retaliation. While supporting regime change, he criticizes gaps in planning and coordination, stressing that without sustained pressure and support to opposition forces, the objective may fall short. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
• The Iran, Israel And US Confrontation Could Change The Global Order | Chakravyuh | EP 29 05.03.2026 26min

  In this explosive episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with renowned American economist Jeffrey D. Sachs, who delivers a blistering critique of the US military strike on Iran. Calling the attack a premeditated move rooted in decades of pressure from Israel, Sachs questions Washington’s claims of an imminent threat and warns the conflict could spiral into a catastrophic global confrontation. He also raises alarm over the growing geopolitical divide and urges countries like India to think carefully before aligning with major power blocs. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
• Firepower & Fallout: The Naravane Revelations | Chakravyuh | EP 28 13.02.2026 37min

  On this special episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant is joined by former Army Commander Lt Gen Raj Shukla, former Corps Commander Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey, and Senior Journalist Sandeep Unnithan to debate the controversy surrounding former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir Four Stars of Destiny. The panel examines claims by Rahul Gandhi that the government abdicated responsibility during the post-Galwan Valley standoff, questioning whether India’s response reflected strategic ambiguity—or calibrated military resolve under political oversight. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• “Bring Him Back”: Celina Jaitly’s Emotional Appeal for Brother | Chakravyuh | EP 27 06.02.2026 22min

  In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with actor Celina Jaitly as she opens up about her painful and relentless fight to bring back her brother, Major Vikrant Jaitly, a former Special Forces commando, detained in the UAE since September 2024. She recounts the moment he was taken, the months of silence, and her personal struggle to find answers.Don't miss this deeply emotional conversation on family, sacrifice, and hope.Tune In!Produced by Areeb RazaSound mixed by Rohan Bharti 
• Iran’s Uprising Is About Liberation, Not Regime Change | Chakravyuh | EP 26 20.01.2026 57min

  Description: In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with German-American human rights activist, Gazelle Sharmahd. She discusses the escalating tensions in Iran and the potential for a transition of power. She further asserts that the current situation is not merely a call for change of government, but a movement for the "liberation of a nation from a foreign occupying murderous regime.” Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti
• Dharma Yuddha vs Jihad: Indian Army on War, Peace & Pakistan | Chakravyuh | EP 25 30.12.2025 36min

  India Today’s Gaurav Sawant speaks with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Army Commander – Western Command on What Dharma Yuddha truly means, how India balances peace and preparedness, ethics and force, and why India’s wars have always been fought as a last resort. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• Inside the New India–Russia Equation: What the West Gets Wrong | Chakravyuh | EP 24 11.12.2025 41min

  In this powerful episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, host Gaurav Sawant sits down with geopolitical expert Michael Kugelman from the Atlantic Council to decode the global implications of Vladimir Putin’s visit to India. Together, they break down U.S. reactions, Western double standards, shifting alliances, and what India’s strategic autonomy means for the future world order. From Ukraine to Indo-Pacific tensions, this conversation offers rare clarity that reshapes how you see global politics. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• US Deep State, ISI, Islamists: The Hidden Forces Shaping Bangladesh? | Chakravyuh | EP 23 27.11.2025 28min

  In this hard-hitting episode of The Chakravyuh Podcast, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with author and analyst Jaideep Mazumdar on the explosive developments in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and death sentence in absentia. The discussion uncovers how a seemingly student-led movement was allegedly engineered by the US deep state, Pakistan’s ISI and radical Islamist groups, pushing Bangladesh towards instability. Mazumdar warns of rising anti-India sentiment, growing Pakistan-Bangladesh military ties, and the grave security implications for India’s eastern flank and the vulnerable Siliguri corridor. Tune in! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
• Dangerous Doctors of Death: Anatomy of Radicalisation | Chakravyuh | EP 22 20.11.2025 33min

  In this gripping episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant is joined by Dr Vikram Singh, former DGP Uttar Pradesh, to dissect the shocking Red Fort blast and the doctors turned terrorists behind it. They expose the radicalisation networks operating in India and the loopholes exploited by terror outfits. Listen as Dr Singh, who led major anti-terror ops, shares rare insights into the mindset, recruitment, and de-radicalisation strategies, revealing why even the nation’s “healers” can turn deadly. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Aman Pal
• India in midst Pak-Bangladesh chakravyuh | Chakravyuh | EP 21 30.10.2025 48min

  In this gripping episode of The Chakravyuh Podcast, host Gaurav Sawant discusses with Former Ambassador to Bangladesh Veena Sikri the clear and present danger India faces from Bangladesh. The episode highlights the alarming Pakistan-Bangladesh military cooperation near India's border, the rise in support for terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and the controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s potential visit. Ambassador Sikri offers sharp insights into the "Trinity of terror" threatening regional security, emphasizing the urgent need for vigilance, intelligence coordination, and cooperation to protect India's eastern frontier. Tune in! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound Mixed by Rohan Bharti
• Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemma: Afghanistan and India’s New Equation | Chakravyuh | EP 20 23.10.2025 1j 1min

  In this episode of the Chakravyuh Podcast with Gaurav Sawant, former Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Vivek Katju dissects the rapidly shifting India-Afghanistan equation, the Taliban’s diplomatic outreach, and its implications for Pakistan’s internal problems. With historical insights into Pashtun nationalism, the Durand Line, and India’s evolving security doctrine post-Operation Sindoor, Ambassador Katju explains how New Delhi is reshaping its role in Kabul while Pakistan bleeds from within. Tune in for a gripping conversation on diplomacy and defense. Tune in! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound Mixed by Suraj Singh
• Pulwama to Pahalgam: India’s Ready to Finish Terroristan | Chakravyuh | EP 19 16.10.2025 51min

  In this explosive episode of the Chakravyuh podcast, Gaurav Sawant sits down with Lt. Gen. Kanwal Jeet Singh ‘Tiny’ Dhillon (Retd.) to reveal the untold story of Operation Sindoor--India’s daring 88-hour campaign that broke Pakistan’s air defenses, demolished terror launchpads, and forced an unprecedented ceasefire plea. From the Leepa Valley fire assault to hidden battles with global arms lobbies and Pakistan’s internal unraveling, Gen. Dhillon details how strategic restraint shaped India’s triumph and if war breaks out again, the Indian Army will decimate Pakistan because India’s war stamina is far greater. As the region holds its breath, Dhillon warns: the world must prepare for Operation Sindoor 2.0. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound Mixed by Suraj Singh
• Inside Operation Sindoor: India’s 88-Hour Assault That Rewrote the Rules of Deterrence | Chakravyuh | EP 18 09.10.2025 27min

  India’s Operation Sindoor marks a historic shift in modern warfare — the first sustained air campaign between nuclear-armed states. In this exciting episode of The Chakravyuh Podcast, Gaurav Sawant speaks with Professor Walter Ladwig from King’s College London on India’s deep airstrikes inside Pakistan, the destruction of terror camps and airbases, and how China’s role complicates the regional balance. Don't miss this revealing discussion on deterrence, escalation, and the “new normal” in South Asian conflict dynamics. Produced By Areeb Raza Sound Mixed By Suraj Singh