32. Azad Essa on The New Alliance Between India-Israel and the similarities between Zionism and Hindutva

Journalist and Author Azad Essa uncovers the hidden alliance between India and Israel—and how this partnership is shaping global politics, surveillance, and the expansion of authoritarian regimes. He discussed how Zionism and Hindutva are linked ideologically and dives deep into the occupation of Palestine and drawing eye-opening parallels with the occupation of Kashmir.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

03:15 - The Two Partitions

12:08 - History of India-Israel alliance

26:01 - Hindutva and Zionism similarities

32:30 - Recent events in Kashmir

44:50 - Conclusion

🔍 Topics We Cover:

• The history of the two partitions, both in India and Palestine which occurred very close together including Kashmir.
• The history of connection between Hindutva and Zionism ideologically
• How Israeli tactics in Palestine are being exported to Kashmir.
• Discussing the current tensions that occurred between India and Pakistan and how they're linked to Israel.
• Media narratives and propaganda in both conflicts.
• The global normalization of occupation and settler colonialism.
• The influence of both the Indian and Israeli lobby within the US.
• Why solidarity across movements is more critical than ever.

💥 Whether you’re a student of global politics, a human rights advocate, or someone seeking clarity beyond mainstream headlines, this episode will challenge, inform, and empower.⸻

⏯️ Watch till the end for Azad Essa’s insight on how resistance movements are connecting across borders.

📚 About the Guest:Azad Essa is a senior reporter for Middle East Eye based in the New York Metropolitan area. His reporting and commentary range from US foreign policy and its impact on Muslim and Arab communities, to India and Hindu nationalism. He previously worked for Al Jazeera English between 2010-2018 covering southern and central Africa for the network. He is the author of 'Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel'.⸻

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