The Chanakya Dialogues is part of Chanakya Forum, a digital magazine on National Security and Geopolitics. Both these platforms have been founded by Major Gaurav Arya (Retd). Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) is an alumnus of St. Stephens’ College, Delhi where he did History (Hons) from 1989-1992. He was commissioned into 17th Battalion, The Kumaon Regiment on 5th March 1994 from Officers Training Academy, Madras.
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Major Gaurav Arya explores the Maldives' recent ban on Israeli passport holders, attributing it to a radicalized, religion-based foreign policy and internal political pressure, which has led to a significant drop in tourism. He contrasts this with India's long history as a safe haven for Jews, noting the Israeli embassy's recommendation of Indian destinations. The episode also critiques Maldives' economic reliance on foreign aid and its hypocrisy, especially compared to more inclusive Muslim nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
In today's video of The Chanakya Dialogues English, Major Gaurav Arya discusses the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and its impact on American public opinion. Highlighting political and historical perspectives, it features remarks on U.S. support for Israel and criticism of American foreign policy. Includes references to notable figures like Nikki Haley and Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as historical conflicts for context. #NikkiHaley #UnitedStates #NikkiHaleyIsraeli #RafahAttackm #JoeBiden #AllEyes...
India and France are soon to start negotiations for 26 Rafale-M aircraft. The total worth of the deal is estimated to be around 50,000 crore rupees. In today's Chanakya Dialogues English video, Major Gaurav Arya discusses the India-France deal and how it would contribute to India's indigenization program, also known as Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It would also enhance the deterrence capability of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region. Watch the complete video and share your feedback: Do you think,...
In this video of The Chanakya Dialogues English, Major Gaurav Arya discuss a Republican politician's visit to Taiwan and America's shifting stance on arms sales. The U.S. has provided weapons to Saudi Arabia, despite its actions in Yemen, and is now promising arms to Taiwan amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Watch for an insightful analysis by Major Gaurav Arya on these developments. #USA #SaudiArabia #USSaudiDefence #RussiaUkraineWar #USASaudiRelationship #USSaudiWeapons #UkraineRussiaConflic...
Hamas said it launched missiles at Tel Aviv on Sunday, prompting sirens to sound in the Israeli city for the first time in four months as the Palestinian group sought to show military strength despite Israel's Gaza offensive. Watch this episode of The Chanakya Dialogues with Major Gaurav Arya. #Hamas #TelAviv #IsraelHamasWar #HamasWar #Yemen #IsraeliMilitary #IDF #SaudiArabia #MajorGauravArya #ChanakyaDialogues To watch this episode in video format: https://youtu.be/_bqeINdmW2Q To watch all othe...
This episode explores China's massive military exercises, 'Joint Sword 2024 A,' conducted as a 'strong punishment' for Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, advocating for independence. Major Arya delves into the historical context of the 'One China' policy and Taiwan's determined response to defend its sovereignty. The discussion also covers Pakistan's compensation to Chinese victims of a terror attack, reflecting on regional stability, and critically examines alleged US double standards regarding religious values and political leadership.
The UK Rwanda policy is currently facing a legal challenge from a Human rights group Asylum Aid in the UK, which has submitted an appeal against the policy. The Supreme Court of the UK has approved their appeal. In this episode of The Chanakya Dialogues English, Major Gaurav Arya discusses concerns regarding the policy for illegal immigrants. He also criticizes Western countries and the USA for creating complications in the UK Rwanda policy. #HumanRightsGroup #UKRwandaPlan #UKImmigration #UKAsyl...
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volkswagen used parts from JWD, a Chinese firm sanctioned for forced labor in Xinjiang under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Volkswagen disclosed the issue and pledged to prevent forced labor. Lawmakers demand stricter enforcement and better supply chain scrutiny. This situation highlights the need for rigorous supply chain checks and compliance with human rights laws. India indigenization process further emphasizes the global push for e...
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain. Many conspiracy Theories have come up. Watch this special The Chanakya Dialogues English episode what Major Gaurav Arya has analyzed throughout the scenerio. #EbrahimRaisi #IranPresident #Iran #IranForeignMinister #HosseinAmirabdollahian #RaisiDead #MajorGauravArya #ChanakyaDialogues To watch this episode in video format: https://youtu.be/dJHJeJF85UU To watch all other episodes, log in to the official The Cha...
United Nations revised India's 2024 growth projection to 6.9%, up from earlier estimates, driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption. The forecast for 2025 is 6.6%. On other hand forecast for the US economy is 2.3% growth in 2024, an upward revision of 0.9 percentage points since January. China's growth is projected to be 4.8% in 2024, slightly up from earlier estimates but down from 5.2% in 2023. Watch special episode of The Chanakya Dialogues English with Major Gaurav...
Florida Republican Representative Randy Fine worries that Reviver Academy, a Florida Muslim school of Dr Fadi Kablawi, is potentially training “future terrorists.” Dr Fadi Kablawi, a dentist and imam at Masjid As-Sunnah An Nabawiyyah. Fine, is the only Jewish Republican in the Florida State House. In a written address to Manny Diaz, Commissioner at the Florida Department of Education, Fine, chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, has urged action to stop taxpayers' funding of the ac...
Russian President Vladimir Putin's second visit to China in less than a year, highlighting growing alignment between the two leaders. Putin's visit, set to take place May 16-17, according to Chinese state media. Ukraine Peace Plan summit, scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, aims to discuss Ukraine's conditions for a settlement with Russia, but it's uncertain who beyond Ukraine's western allies will attend. In This The Chanakya Dialogues video Major Gaurav Arya slams Western Powers on there ...
India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran on Monday to develop and manage the Chabahar port, marking a pivotal development in bilateral ties between the two nations. US has threatened India without taking name for sanctions. Watch what Major Gaurav Arya has to say. #IndiaIranDeal #ChabaharPort #USWarnsIndia #ChabaharPortDeal #USWarnsSanctions #IndiaIranNews #MajorGauravArya #ChanakyaDialoguesEnglish To watch this episode in video format: https://youtu.be/5t5vd09KM-Q To watch all other episodes,...
Denys Yaroslavskyi, Commander of a Ukrainian Special Reconnaissance Unit, expresses anger as Russian forces make small but significant gains along the border in the Kharkiv region. Russian advances, swallowing up approximately 100km (62 miles) of Ukrainian territory, are reported to have reached the border town of Vovchansk. Watch The Chanakya Dialogues English with Major Gaurav Arya. #DenysYaroslavskyi #Russia #Ukraine #VolodymyrZelenskyy #MajorGauravArya #VladimirPutin To watch this episode in...
US Commerce Department has restricted the sale of American technology to China's leading high-tech firm, Huawei Technologies, and revoked certain allowances of US chip sales amid renewed scrutiny of the company in Washington. The department confirmed that it has revoked certain licenses for exports to Huawei but did not comment on specific licenses. Watch full episode of Major Gaurav Arya video in the below link. #RussiaUkraineWar #SJaishankar #RussiaDefenceAttache #UK #Russia #RIA #MariaZakharo...
USA's Arizona State University senior, Breanna Brocker, choked up over missing her graduation after being arrested and suspended for trespassing during an anti-Israel protest. Brocker expressed disappointment, stating that she would have to inform her family not to attend her graduation ceremonies. In this The Chanakya Dialogues Episode, Major Gaurav Arya slams Brocker and suggests US Universities to take more strict action against such protesters. #AntiIsraelProtest #USAStudentProtest #USUniver...
The University of Southern California protesters threatened with arrest and abandoned camp, while Northeastern University's commencement ended peacefully. Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived at USC to assist campus safety officers. USC President Carol Folt stated the need to draw a line due to the protest's direction. No reports of arrests were made as protesters left voluntarily. In This video, Major Gaurav Arya slams these protesters and asks why is there not a single protest in Mus...
Israeli cabinet decides to temporarily shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel. Cabinet claims Al Jazeera "threatened national security" and acted as "Hamas's mouthpiece". In this video Major Gaurav Arya slams Al Jazeera and their ideology. #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #AlJazeeraMediaNetwork #NationalSecurity #MajorGauravArya #TheChanakyaDialoguesEnglish To watch this episode in video format: https://youtu.be/3gi-4IzNgP4 To watch all other episodes, log in to the official The Chanakya Dialogue...
US President Biden allegedly referred to India, China, Japan, and Russia as 'Xenophobic' linking their economic challenges to their reluctance to accept immigrants. Biden said it was 'xenophobia' that was hurting the economic growth of these countries. Biden emphasized the significance of immigration to economic growth, contrasting these countries' policies with the USA's welcoming stance toward immigrants. In this The Chanakya Dialogues Major Gaurav Arya exposes Biden's Claim. #USPresident #Bid...
America is facing big problems right now. In different American universities, there are protests supporting Palestinians. Some left-wing liberals and radical Islamists are causing trouble and confusing students. Even with all these issues at home, the USA still interferes in other countries' matters. In a episode, Major Gaurav Arya talks about the problems America is facing and explains the concept of "watermelon coalition," which adds to the chaos in America. #SamiAlArian #UnitedStates #Columbi...
In today's Chanakya Dialogues English, Major Gaurav Arya analyses the intriguing case of Indian spies expelled from Australia. This comprehensive video dissects the news article revealing the expulsion of Indian agents for attempting to pilfer sensitive defense intel, airport security details, and classified data on Australia's trade ties. Uncover the clandestine activities of this alleged foreign "nest of spies," which ASIO dismantled in 2020. Discover how these operatives not only monitored In...
Washington Post wrote in an article an Indian intelligence officer, Vikram Yadav from RAW, was coordinating a plot to assassinate Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. The plan was thwarted by US authorities, but it implicates higher-ranking officials within RAW, including its then-chief Samant Goel, and possibly Modi's national security adviser, Ajit Doval. India's intelligence agency, RAW, has been increasingly aggressive globally, targeting Indian diaspora perceived as disloyal. In...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India-China talks are progressing smoothly and in a positive environment, emphasizing that India will not yield to pressure. Rajnath Singh said, "India is no longer a weak India. Watch Full The Chanakya Dialogues where Major Gaurav Arya discusses that how India has also become a powerful country from a military point of view. #IndiaDefencePower #IndiaChinaTalks #DefenceMinister #RajnathSingh #PMModi #RahulGandhi #IndiaUKDefence #XiJinping #IndiaChinaCon...
French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for stronger, more integrated European defense capabilities to prevent the continent from becoming subservient to the United States. Macron warns of the risks facing the EU, including military, economic, and fragmentation pressures, emphasizing the need for a more assertive stance globally. "There is a risk our Europe could die. We are not equipped to face the risks," Macron said in his speech at the Sorbonne University in Paris, warning that military, ...
Avani Dias, the South Asia Bureau Chief for Australian broadcaster ABC News said she had to leave India on Friday, April 19. Dias, claimed she had to leave India abruptly on the day of voting for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections because her visa extension was denied. The sources insisted that Dias had violated visa rules but was given assurance that her visa would be extended so she could cover the elections. In This The Chanakya Dialogues English Episode Major Gaurav Arya exposed Dial...
Britain's parliament has passed a law allowing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda while they await a decision on their application. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed determination to proceed with deportation flights to Rwanda after the passage of the migration legislation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the passage of the legislation as a "fundamental change in the global equation on migration." In This The Chanakya Dialogues English episode Major Gaurav Arya slams Illegal Immigra...
Global military expenditure reached a record $2,443 billion in 2023, with a 6.8% increase in real terms. India remained the world’s 4th largest defence spender after the US, China, and Russia. However, India's military modernization is hindered by high salary and pension bills, weak defence-industrial base, and a lack of concrete long-term plans. In this The Chanakya Dialogues English Episode, Major Gaurav Arya explains why we are far behind our need? #IndiaDefenceBudget #RajnathSingh #PinakaRoc...
Russia claimed that the backing of US senators for an additional $60.84 billion in aid for Ukraine signaled Washington's deeper involvement in a hybrid war against Moscow. President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has caused the biggest rupture in Russia-West ties since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, according to Russian and American diplomats. In This The Chanakya Dialogues English Episode Major Gaurav Arya slams US and Western Powers for provoking Ukraine against Russia...
America has long been a major arms dealer, and in recent times, it has provided significant funding to countries in conflict zones. In Today's Chanakya Dialogues English Video, Major Gaurav Arya Discusses on the United States that allocated $61 billion to Ukraine, $26 billion to Israel, $9 billion to Gaza, and $8 billion to the Indo-Pacific region to counter China. Major Arya further discusses that how this funding is primarily aimed at sustaining America's arms exports. The intention behind thi...
Wall Street Journal reported that several Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, provided intelligence to Israel about Iran's plans to attack. Also Jordan supported to Israel. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, provided crucial intelligence to Israel about Iran's attack plans. It was headed by the US, the cooperation aimed to counter threats from Iran. In Today's The Chanakya Dialogues English Episode, Major Gaurav Arya explains Why Gulf countries are opposing Iran? #IranVsIsra...
