Timeline00:00 Episode & Podcast Teaser00:54 Geopolitical Challenges in 2025. Are we in Hot War 3.0?21:15 Is Trump administration panicking as a declining hegemon now?28:52 India's reforms in bureaucracy and private sector engagement37:44 Defense Reforms since 2014 in India.47:03 Specific Defense Reforms needed in 2025Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla, PVSM, YSM, SM (retd) is a distinguished Indian army veteran. In a career spanning over four decades in the Indian Army, he commanded, an Infantry Brigade in Counter Insurgency Operations, the Baramulla Division along the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley and a Pivot Corps along the Western Borders.A professional aviator and powerful orator, Lt. Gen. Shukla has an abiding interest in strategic - military affairs. As the 22nd General Officer Commanding-In-Chief – Army Commander –of the Indian Army’s Training Command (ARTRAC), he made noteworthy contributions to the development of India’s Strategic – Military Futures, Technological Innovation, Professional Military Education, Capacity Building, Operational Poise and Civil – Military Fusion.In recognition of his service of the most exceptional order, he was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic Day 2021.Follow him at:https://x.com/Gen_RajShukla---This is the official channel for the Nagrik Podcast, hosted by Hari Gopal Rastogi.Other social media handle: https://www.youtube.com/@nagrikpodclipsNagrikPod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nagrik.pod/NagrikPod on Twitter: https://x.com/nagrikpodConnect with Hari atLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harigopalrastogi/Twitter: https://x.com/hgrastogi---You can listen to The Nagrik Podcast episodes on Spotify at :https://open.spotify.com/show/30qeUSumpspSIhnY0UU0yz---Curated & edited by Brew Media Labs!Reach out to contact@brewmedialabs.com if you need Instagram / Youtube as a service.