Скачать или смотреть Global Capsule : Mamdani’s Rise in NY, Goyal’s Trade Push In NZ & Bangladesh’s Ban on Zakir Naik

In this episode of the Global Capsule, Mahua Venkatesh and Sushma Ramachandran dive deep into three stories that reflect the shifting pulse of global politics and regional diplomacy. The conversation begins with Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascent as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, a landmark moment that goes beyond symbolism. They explore how his win powered by immigrant communities and a progressive vision could redefine urban leadership in the U.S., and what it signals for the global South Asian diaspora finding its political voice abroad.
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The episode then shifts focus to Piyush Goyal’s diplomatic outreach to New Zealand, unpacking the promise and pitfalls of a potential trade agreement. With dairy trade at the center of the debate, the hosts analyze how India balances protecting its small farmers with the push for global market access and what this says about India’s larger trade strategy amid growing economic nationalism worldwide.

Finally, the conversation moves closer home to Bangladesh’s interim government barring Zakir Naik’s entry, a decision loaded with political and security implications. Sushma and Maha examine what this means for India-Bangladesh relations, regional stability, and the delicate interplay of faith, governance, and democracy in South Asia.

Blending analysis with narrative depth, this episode connects the dots between diplomacy, democracy, and identity, offering a grounded yet global perspective on the forces shaping the geopolitical and geo economic scenario.