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Age of the strongman? Abdul Basit, Former High Commissioner of Pakistan to India

Popular demand for a muscular leader reclaiming the initiative, common sense and national pride appeared long before Donald Trump took his oath of office. In fact, in some countries it’s reached its apogee, producing a long line of geopolitical titans. From Modi to Putin to Xi — how has the arrival of Trump changed big men’s politics? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Abdul Basit, former High Commissioner of Pakistan to India and former Ambassador to Germany.

6.04.2025
29:15 min
6.04.2025
29:15 min
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Age of the strongman? Abdul Basit, Former High Commissioner of Pakistan to India
Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.