Political Documentary on India

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Embark on a captivating journey through the intricate tapestry of India’s evolving global narrative with “Modi’s India: Tracing India’s Global Footprints”, a compelling and factual political documentary. This meticulously crafted film explores the multifaceted dimensions of India’s foreign policy and global image, particularly in the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

What distinguishes this documentary is its scholarly approach, interweaving insightful interviews with subject matter experts from prestigious think tanks, research institutions, diplomats, and bureaucrats worldwide. The objective is to provide a nuanced and critical ‘outside-in’ perspective from North America, Europe, China, South Asia/Middle East, and the Global South. These authoritative voices offer a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and cultural contours shaping India’s global standing. The documentary also scrutinizes the challenges and opportunities for India’s global stature and influence. As the documentary unfolds, viewers gain a broader and deeper understanding of India’s reimagined global identity.

Join us on this enlightening expedition into the heart of India’s diplomatic and geopolitical endeavors, witnessing the nation’s aspirations and influence reaching new heights.

The documentary was released in 2024, in the midst of the general elections in India. In just 4 months, this debut documentary garnered nearly a million impressions, over 64,000 views, and more than 700 new subscribers on YouTube.

The documentary is presented in four parts:

Episode 1: Vishwa Mitra – A Political Perspective – Part 1
Episode 1: Vishwa Mitra – A Political Perspective – Part 2
Episode 2: Guarding the Borders – A Security Perspective
Episode 3: India Unleashed – An Economic Perspective
Episode 4: Reimaging Future-focused India

See the full interviews with the following 13 experts from various corners of the globe at

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjYvbLbGXH2kw8dMW0z9pfgyGdYizb5j

1. Kishan Rana Former diplomat, India. ambassadorial roles in China, Germany etc.
2. Kanwal Sibal, Former foreign secretary, India
3. Ashok Sajjanhar, Former diplomat, India
4. Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistan-based scientist, writer, political analyst
5. Swaminathan Aiyar, Economist, Cato.org, USA
6. Michael Kugelman, Director, South Asia Institute, The Wilson Centre
7. Shihoko Goto, Asia Program Director, Wilson Centre
8. Mohan Malik, Fellow, Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, USA
9. Pradeep Taneja, University of Melbourne, Australia
10. Oshrit Birvadker, India Foreign policy analyst from Israeli and Middle Eastern Perspective
11. Chietigj Bajpaee, Senior research fellow – South Asia, Chatham House
12. Lt. Gen. Deep Hooda (Retd.)
13. Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.)

THE TEAM

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