Intro2:27 - Learning how power works5:08 - Are our political leaders friendless?8:15 - It is impossible to point out a leader in the making12:51 - Ways to hold on to political power14:37 - What exactly is the problem with JNU?17:41 - The reason behind Singapore's success21:49 - Is it difficult to compare prime ministers of then and now?26:57 - The one trait world leaders have in common30:56 - Every culture has a different word for "emperor"32:46 - Never judge a leader by their speeches37:33 - What is it about the BJP that keeps their power growing?40:53 - It is hard to define nationalism44:04 - The Congress failed to reinvent itself48:29 - Is the BJP mislabeled as "right wing"?54:59 - PM Modi will have weak successors57:35 - The cult following of Modi is small compared to the Gandhi-Nehrus1:00:28 - North Korea reminds Abhijit of his childhood in Delhi1:03:53 - India once had internment camps1:06:09 - Have communal tensions really risen under this government?1:11:55 - Saudi Arabia is the France of the intellectual world1:17:57 - The Iranians used to be the most powerful1:22:43 - Abhijit talks about the Russian coup1:35:57 - Is Russia crumbling now?1:39:02 - America is a historical hangover of the Roman empire1:42:24 - Napoleon became obsolete in his own lifetime1:50:04 - Pop history loves Napoleon more than serious history1:52:36 - Is America moving more towards the left1:58:59 - Javed Akhtar really wants Michelle Obama to be president2:00:16 - "If you want it, deny it"2:03:33 - Most dynasties crumble after 3-4 generations2:07:39 - Russia will still win the war2:12:08 - Climate has always caused wars and migrations2:19:02 - Conclusion