Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy | Nuclear Physicist, Essayist, and Defence Analyst
- Professor Hoodbhoy is a nuclear physicist, essayist and defence analyst.
- He is known for his work promoting freedom of speech, secularism and education.
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Overview
In the complex tapestry of international relations, few relationships are as intricate and consequential as that between India and Pakistan. Geopolitically entwined yet historically divergent, the two South Asian neighbours have navigated a trajectory marked by periods of cooperation, conflict, and enduring tension. As both nations grapple with their internal challenges and navigate an evolving global landscape, Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy’s viewpoints offer a compelling glimpse into the intricacies of this enduring geopolitical relationship. His call for pragmatic solutions, people-to-people communication, and a reconsideration of historical narratives adds a crucial voice to the ongoing discourse on the future trajectory of India-Pakistan relations.
[00:38] – About Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy
- Professor Hoodbhoy is a nuclear physicist, essayist and defence analyst.
- He is known for his work promoting freedom of speech, secularism and education.
- He is the author of a book titled, “Islam and Science: Religious Orthodoxy and the Battle for Rationality.”
- He has been recognised and felicitated all over the world.
[01:06] – How do you perceive the current state of India-Pakistan relations compared to the past few decades?
- India seems to have shrugged off Pakistan as more of a nuisance.
- Pakistan remains fixated on India.
- Pakistan’s domestic troubles are becoming more prominent, shifting the focus away from India.
[05:36] – How do third parties impact both our relationships?
- External influences have diminished in significance over time.
- While Pakistan used to be closely aligned with the United States and India with the non-aligned movement, the current situation has changed.
- Pakistan’s economic clout has reduced, while India is becoming more prominent on the global stage.
[15:21] – How do you view the educational curriculum in both countries in terms of perpetuating certain narratives and biases?
- The educational curriculum in India, which used to be objective and balanced, has changed in recent times.
- Some of India’s history is being deliberately erased.
- In Pakistan, the single national curriculum has unfortunately turned regular schools into madrasas.
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Profile
- Professor Hoodbhoy is a nuclear physicist, essayist and defence analyst.
- He is known for his work promoting freedom of speech, secularism and education.
- He is the author of a book titled, “Islam and Science: Religious Orthodoxy and the Battle for Rationality.”
- He has been recognised and felicitated all over the world.
