Mamdani Decoded: Myths and Realities

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The victory of Zohran Mamdani as the New York City Mayor created more cheers as well as concerns. It has also polarised not only the US political landscape but also the global political opinion. This is because the US is a very important country, and we live in a very interconnected and globalised world. There are two big ways that people are divided. Firstly, based on his background- a young South Asian Muslim Mayor, and secondly, his ideology and policies- a Democratic Socialist.  He won the mayorship by contesting from both the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party. He will command the $115B budget of the city. In this article, let us closely look at various claims and separate myths from realities.  Link to the News Capsule of the Month 100 Days Plan Mamdani has kept 100 days to bring in structural changes in the city governance. As of now, it has been 40-45 days, and we have yet to see what exactly is going to be a big change. Just like any leader, his first fe...
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European Politics, Parties, European Union, Populism, Immigration, Islamophobia- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!!

Europe is one of the most interesting continents to learn about and also has a strong regional identity. Europe in Political Science and International Relations cannot be talked about without the term- European Politics which stems from the idea of the European Union (EU). Having been established in 1992, the EU is a very powerful organisation with extraordinary powers and comprising its own unique politics. Even though the EU started as an institution for strong economic and political collaboration, today it is challenged by multiple issues of social and political implications. For the past ten years, the topics, of Immigration, Far-right parties and rising Islamophobia. Today, through this podcast episode will dive through all these topics directly from the expert on all these topics. 



About The Guest 

Basile Moyaerts obtained his master’s in history in 2022 at KU Leuven, Belgium and continues his studies in international politics at the same university. Besides his education, he is also active in Belgian politics. He is a board member of the youth party of CD&V, the Christian Democratic Party of Flanders, and has experience at the local, state, national and European level. You can follow him on Social Media. 

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Summary of the podcast 

Generally, these topics aren’t much available in the mainstream media, because they are believed hard to crack and don't address the basics. But, through our podcast, we disprove this misconception that these cannot be understood by common people. We explain in simple terms various subtopics under this vast topic in the form of conversational and discussion styles. Everything is easy to follow and understandable in the episode. 

Moderator Jairam introduced the topic of the day followed by the Guest Basille's self-introduction and elaborating more about his country Belgium which is lesser known to many. Apart from waffles and chocolates, the debate went in depth about Belgium's geography, history, languages, politics and its role in European politics. The next of the list discussed was the political spectrum and history of parties in Europe. The main highlight was the rise of far-right parties in the early 21st century. 

The discussion went on to the politics in Europe, ranging from immigration, anti-immigration sentiments, Islamophobia, and the rise in populism across the continent. In continuation, the panellist talked elaborately about Brexit and the polarisation of the Russia-Ukraine war. The most highlighted aspect talked about was the Hungarian stance under Victor Orban. Lastly, the podcast ended with a discussion on the future of EU and European politics. Also, the sources that would be helpful for the audience reference were also discussed. This is just a tiny glimpse please listen to get the full picture and how the discussion went. 

We cover in detail the following topics-
  1. Introduction 
  2. Brief introduction
  3. Inform about Belgium and some basic information that makes it unique compared to other countries including EU and NATO HQ
  4. Basics of EU Politics- Countries, Parties, Ideologies
  5. The rise of Anti-Immigrant Wave, Crimes, Populism and Recent elections- Brexit
  6. Aftereffects and future for EU- Ukraine
  7. Rise of Islamophobia, Terror Attacks, Multiculturalism, Refugees, Economics 
  8. Materials, references, resources, media sources
  9. Conclusion 
Where can you find the podcast?

If you are a regular consumer of a podcast you will be very well aware of the various platforms used to hear them. Some platforms allow you to listen without logging in while others require compulsory logging in. 

As you know the most popular app is Spotify. Here is the Spotify frame. 


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If you have any preference on where to listen to the podcast, then choose any platform from those given below and listen at your convenience. 

Resources 

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