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The Thinking Youth

Kashmir, Iran, India & Israel Explained | ft. Dr. Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur

April 2, 2026·59 min
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What do Kashmir, Iran, and the growing relationship between India and Israel actually have in common?In this episode, we speak with Dr. Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur about the deeper connections behind today’s biggest geopolitical flashpoints. From Kashmir to Iran, this is not a set of isolated conflicts. It is one system playing out across different regions.We discuss the situation in Kashmir, rising tensions in Iran, and the strategic alignment between India and Israel.This comes at a time when tensions are escalating fast. Israel has carried out strikes inside Iran, including near sensitive diplomatic areas. At the same time, indirect talks between the United States and Iran have reportedly taken place through Islamabad, with figures like Steve Witkoff involved in negotiations.The Strait of Hormuz has once again become a major pressure point, with global energy markets and military strategy tied directly to what happens there.Within this wider context, we break down how Kashmir fits into the picture and why it cannot be understood in isolation.This episode coversKashmir and why even worship can become a form of resistanceIndia and Israel’s military and political cooperationIran, deterrence, and the importance of hard powerThe Strait of Hormuz and global leverageWhy the Ummah feels divided despite having real strengthThe difference between reacting and actually thinking aheadDr. Thakur makes a strong point throughout the episode. The issue is not just power. It is how we understand power and whether we are willing to connect the dots fast enough.Find Dr. Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur here:IG: / dr.mayyubthakurFollow us on: IG: / thinkingyouthpod TikTok: / thinkingyouthpod Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more: / @thethinkingyouth Subscribe to the Thinking Muslim Podcast: / @thethinkingmuslim Subscribe to Mosaab's Substack: https://notmosaad.substack.comSubscribe to Arhaam's Substack: https://substack.com/@mohammadarhaamm...Disclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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