Global Faultlines is a deep-dive international affairs podcast that goes beyond breaking news to uncover the roots of global conflicts. From shifting borders to power struggles, it explores the forces that shape international events. With expert voices and sharp analysis, the show offers depth and clarity on the stories shaping our world.
Bonus episode: What’s next for Israel after elections?
In this special bonus episode, we have a crossover with the Hindu's new foreign affairs podcast, the View from India.
Benjamin Netanyahu has taken an electoral hit, but his political future is far from settled. Israel’s elections have produced no clear winner, leaving the country facing another round of political uncertainty.
As Netanyahu fights to hold on to power, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as a key challenger. But can he unite the opposition and form the next government?
What does this verdict tell us about the Israeli electorate? What are the possible political scenarios ahead? And could a change in leadership alter Israel’s approach to the wars in the region?
If you enjoy this episode, check out the View from India playlist on our YouTuve channel, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Host: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
Edit and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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21 Oct 2026
Pakistan, Turkey face tough choices in Saudi Arabia
In this episode of Global Faultlines, we answer your questions on the conflicts, political rivalries and historical developments shaping international affairs. From the origins of ISIS and Iran’s place in the Gulf to Iraq’s Shia opposition, the Saudi-Houthi conflict and the question of Kurdish independence, we revisit some of the key issues explored on the podcast. We also discuss the possibility of a direct NATO confrontation with Russia and the growing influence of the far right in Europe.
Expert: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Editing and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
Camera: Shivaraj S
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7 Oct 2026
What’s next for Iran after U.S. withdrawal from Iraq?
In this episode, we examine Iraq’s uncertain future after the U.S. withdrawal, Iran’s deepening influence and the role of Iran-backed militias, and ask whether Baghdad can assert its sovereignty amid competing regional powers.
More than two decades after the 2003 U.S. invasion, Iraq finds itself at another turning point. The U.S. has ended its military presence in the country, while Iran continues to wield significant political and military influence through its allies and armed groups.
In this episode, we look at the legacy of the U.S. invasion, Iraq’s role in the recent Iran war and the future of Iran’s influence in the country. Can Baghdad assert its sovereignty and balance competing powers, or will Iraq remain caught between them?
Expert: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Research, Editing and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
Camera: Thamodharan B
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