Jayant and Peter Discuss Money
A discussion on the nature of money, alternative currencies, gold versus Bitcoin, fiat currency, store of value, and whether Bitcoin can function as money.
Articles by Jayant Bhandari
The Science of Self-confidence
An essay on genuine self-confidence, moral grounding, reason, honor, self-awareness, and why status, power, and external validation cannot create inner strength.
The Impact of Indian Migration on the West
A discussion on Indian migration to the West, assimilation, culture, social trust, civic behavior, and how immigration changes the character of Western societies.
Role of Identity
A discussion on the role of identity in economics, culture, social cohesion, work ethic, trust, and how national character shapes development.
Forget Uranium, Buy Coal
A discussion on coal investing, uranium, contrarian resource opportunities, investor sentiment, supply and demand, and why hated sectors can offer better risk-reward.
Islam in Europe
A discussion with Pratham Padav of The Labyrinth on Islam in Europe, immigration, multiculturalism, India, East Asia, and the deeper crisis weakening the West.
Suicide by the West
A discussion with Chris Baker of Fountainhead Forum on Islam in Europe, secularism, liberty, law, social cohesion, and the future of Western civilization.
Modi Arrives in the US
An essay on Modi’s visit to the United States, Indian nationalism, American geopolitical expediency, and the illusions behind India’s supposed rise.
Why Are Resources Stocks Down
A discussion on why resource stocks are down, how mining companies destroy capital, and why investors must distinguish commodity demand from profitable resource investing.
India: Hawala Trade
A short note on India’s hawala trade, capital controls, foreign spending taxes, financial repression, and why informal finance emerges under intrusive government systems.