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Abhijit Iyer-Mitra is a prominent Indian geopolitical expert known for his outspoken and often controversial views on defense, security, and foreign policy. With a background in defense studies, he frequently contributes to discussions on strategic affairs, emphasizing India's military and technological capabilities. Abhijit is a senior fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies in New Delhi and has testified before the Indian Parliament on matters of critical national interest. His expertise is regularly sought in media and academic circles, where he provides analysis on complex international relations and defense issues, bringing a sharp and candid perspective to the geopolitical dialogue.

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In today’s podcast with Mr. Abhijit Iyer Mitra, we delve into a detailed analysis of military and intelligence failures related to deterrence strategies, particularly focusing on the historical context and recent events involving Israel and Hamas. Abhijit discusses the perceived failure of deterrence since the 2006 Lebanon War, suggesting that deterrence might not be effective against organizations like Hamas, described as a "death cult." The video explores the tactical and intelligence lapses that allowed Hamas to execute a well-planned attack on Israel, critiquing the reliance on static defenses, which history shows to be ineffective, as evidenced by the Great Wall of China and the Maginot Line.

Additionally, the discussion touches on the modern implications of ancient practices of child sacrifice in the context of Hamas's tactics, suggesting a deep-rooted cultural continuation that impacts current conflict dynamics. AIM also provides a technical breakdown of the October 7 attack, highlighting the sequential failures of Israeli defenses and the sophisticated planning by Hamas. The video concludes with thoughts on the future of Israeli security strategies, emphasizing the need for a shift from traditional concepts of deterrence to more dynamic and proactive defense mechanisms.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Israel's view on deterrence and past conflicts
02:26 - History of child sacrifice in certain cultures
07:06 - Hamas using hostages as deterrents
09:22 - Intelligence failure in recognizing threat signals
13:51 - Intelligence failures that led to Hamas attack
15:56 - What should Israel do?
19:57 - Civilian casualties and Hamas involvement in conflict
22:02 - Israel's strategy towards Hezbollah and recent strikes
34:02 - Armenia's geopolitical choices and Iran's support
45:57 - Russia's strategy in Ukraine conflict
49:59 - Potential objectives of Xi Jinping
55:28 - Potential scenarios of India-China war
01:14:46 - Russia facing pressure from China
01:18:49 - Increasing reliance on Russian commodities
01:20:53 - America's failure to see unwinnable war in Ukraine
01:25:12 - Pakistan should be psychologically pacified for stability
01:27:09 - Pakistan's lack of leverage on US
01:33:25 - NRI's need for validation leads to overboard loyalty
01:37:32 - Criticism of foreigners claiming to know India better
01:43:41 - End

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