Understanding India
On India’s institutions, social psychology, and the cultural forces shaping politics, markets, and public life.
Articles by Jayant Bhandari
Navigating Junior Mining
Discussion on investing in junior mining, China’s outlook, the American spirit, and Trump. With Moneer Barazi.
The Wretched of the Earth
Why the Third World remains trapped in dysfunction. Candid discussion on culture, institutions, and the limits of Western solutions. With Gabriel Custodiet on the Watchman Privacy Podcast.
Understanding India (Discussion)
End-of-day discussion at the Property and Freedom Conference in Bodrum where Jayant Bhandari responds to audience disagreements and expands on his main talk about India.
Can South Asians Assimilate?
On whether South Asians assimilate into Western societies, and the cultural and social factors that shape integration.
Understanding India
Talk on the operating system that runs the Indian mind: amorality, irrational thinking, magical thinking, and why it leads to inability to differentiate right from wrong.
Mass Immigration
Why assimilation is not as easy as it is made out to be. Discussion on mass immigration with Leighton Grey, Peyman Askari, and Maxime Bernier.
Bangladesh & Myanmar
Discussion on the future of Bangladesh and Myanmar and why they serve as a template for where India is headed. With Chris Baker.
Capitalism & Morality 2024
2024 playlist of Capitalism & Morality — exploring the deep links between culture, morality, and economic outcomes with Jayant Bhandari.
Gold Prices are Breaking All-time Highs
Discussion on record gold prices, why pessimism about China is unfounded, rising metals consumption, and the effects of over-globalisation.