The Authoritarian Playbook: Modi, Netanyahu & The Far-Right | In Conversation with Pankaj Mishra

What links Modi, Netanyahu, and the global far-right? In this explosive episode of The Tea, Pankaj Mishra joins Myriam Francois to break down how today’s strongmen admire Israel—not in spite of its violence, but because of it. 🛑 Zionism and Hindu nationalism—mirror ideologies? 🛑 Why far-right parties with Nazi roots love Israel 🛑 How the colonised become colonisers 🛑 Kashmir, Gaza & how the media keeps getting it wrong This is sharp, unapologetic political analysis with global stakes. Forget soundbites—this is the big picture they don’t want you to see. 👀 You won’t hear this anywhere else. Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Pankaj Mishra Senior Producer: Madeleine Crean Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Researchers: Yasmin Meddour Video Editor: Maksym Bubnov | West Digital Studios An MPWR Productions show. Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter. https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA 00:00 – Welcome & Global Crisis Overview 01:28 – Famine in Gaza 02:08 – India-Pakistan Tensions 03:02 – Far Right Rising in Europe 03:31 – Global Conflict Risk 04:11 – Meet Pankaj Mishra 04:43 – Mishra’s Early Views 05:46 – Nationalism & Zionism 07:11 – Changing Perspectives 09:08 – War Hysteria in South Asia 11:02 – Media Coverage Critique 12:28 – Disinformation & Censorship 15:21 – Writing “The World After Gaza” 17:06 – Kashmir & Palestine Compared 20:15 – India’s Colonial Legacy 22:37 – Genocide Warning in India 24:27 – Erasing Muslim History 26:36 – Israel as a Model for India? 28:40 – Limits of Hindu Nationalism 30:00 – Political Resistance in India 31:15 – From Nehru to Modi 33:15 – Global Elite & Power 35:00 – India vs. Arab Regimes 36:35 – Indian Public Opinion 38:20 – Germany, Israel & the Holocaust 41:55 – Germany’s Far Right Danger 45:10 – Israel & the Global Far Right 48:00 – Fantasies of Power 50:30 – Who Counts as “Never Again”? 53:20 – Global South Reacts 56:00 – Muslims as Scapegoats 58:10 – Islamophobia in the West 01:00:05 – Roots of Anti-Muslim Bias 01:01:50 – Coordinated Islamophobia? 01:03:05 – Israel & Far Right Alliances 01:05:00 – The Holocaust in U.S. Politics 01:08:00 – Collapse of Western Institutions 01:10:05 – What Comes Next? 01:11:42 – Final Thoughts & Outro Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. #PankajMishra #HinduNationalism #Zionism #Kashmir #MediaBias #GlobalRight #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #PostcolonialPower #Authoritarianism