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The latest edition of Statecraft covers Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden three-day visit to India for the sixteenth India-Japan Annual Summit.
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00:07hello and welcome you're watching statecraft with me gita mohan now can centuries of shared history
00:12evolved into one of asia's most consequential strategic partnerships and can a president
00:18redefine a constitutional promise that has shaped american citizenship for more than 150 years
00:24tonight two stories about power policy and the changing world order
00:28india and japan are preparing to deepen a partnership that spans security technology trade
00:34and the indo-pacific with ambitions that reach far beyond a routine diplomatic summit
00:39and in the united states of america the supreme court verdict on birthright citizenship has reignited
00:45a fierce national debate over immigration and the limits of presidential authority one story of an
00:52expanding strategic partnership the other of a defining constitutional battle all this and more
00:57but first up the headlines pakistan and india exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other's
01:03custody under the terms of the 2008 consular access agreement diplomatic sources confirmed
01:08u.s president trump reported more than 1.4 billion dollars in income from his family's crypto ventures
01:15last year showing how he now earns most of his income from digital assets that have benefited from
01:20his policies according to a review of his latest financial disclosures luxury brand prada is facing
01:26backlash after its palestinian ambassador wore a pendant depicting historic palestine during the spring
01:31summer 2027 menswear show in milan the pendant which outlines the territory from jordan river to
01:38the mediterranean sea has ignited controversy by seemingly erasing the state of israel days after u.s
01:46struck 10 locations in iran in retaliation to tehran's firing at a merchant vessel passing through the
01:51state of humus and following reports of both u.s and iran agreeing to call off the retaliatory strikes
01:57u.s envoys steve whitkoff and jair kushner met qatari prime minister and foreign minister sheikh
02:04muhammad bin abdul rahman bin jassim althani iran negotiators are likely to meet qatari mediators in
02:10doha the talks are expected to revolve around the release of frozen assets qatar has also said though
02:17there are no direct high-level discussions between u.s and iran technical level talks between the
02:22two countries are ongoing president donald trump meanwhile reiterated that the most important thing
02:28in the talks is the denuclearization of iran the lead negotiator for the iranian delegation mohammad
02:35ghalibaf said that a joint committee will be established to oversee implementation of the end of the war
02:41in lebanon oman has also proposed service-related fees for commercial vessels using the strait musket
02:48has however ruled out any transit fees for the ships oman's foreign minister badr abu albusaidi said
02:55the services could include improving navigational safety protecting waters from pollution and increasing
03:01preparedness for accidents fires or other emergencies meanwhile israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu
03:08has warned that israel could launch another military operation against iran if it considers necessary
03:14he also added that israel would not allow tehran to possess nuclear weapons netanyahu also said israeli
03:20troops would remain in southern lebanon for as long as hezbollah posed a threat he was visiting what
03:26israel calls a security zone inside lebanese territory prime minister narendra modhi spoke to iranian
03:33president masood pasashkian after the phone call prime minister modhi wrote on x and said both the
03:39leaders spoke about the recent developments in west asia the prime minister welcomed progress made in
03:45the negotiations and hope for a lasting peace in the region even the talks in doha will likely take
03:55place tomorrow the discussions are about implementing the provisions of the memorandum of understanding
04:00including the clause related to the release of iran's restricted assets which will be conducted
04:04with qatari parties therefore i once again emphasize that no meeting at any level with
04:09the american side has been scheduled for the coming days the talk about the six billion dollars which
04:15are frozen iranian funds goes back to an agreement announced in 2023 between the united states and iran
04:20to establish the humanitarian channel here in qatar these funds are to be transferred within the
04:25framework of purchases for humanitarian purposes according to the agreement that was at that time
04:29so qatar is not the owner of these funds it is only playing the role of financial intermediary
04:34in managing these accounts within the framework of this agreement between the partners japanese prime
04:41minister sanayi takai chi is on her maiden visit to india since assuming office during her three-day
04:46visit india and japan will conduct bilateral talks and aim at expanding and boosting cooperation
04:52the visit follows after takai chi and modhi attended the g7 summit in france takai chi will attend
04:58the 16th india japan annual summit the leaders will also discuss the new version of japan's indo-pacific
05:05policy centered on the free and open indo-pacific framework it covers maritime security and aims to
05:11counter economic coercion alongside building strong supply chains a business delegation of 50 japanese
05:17executives have also accompanied akai chi according to the japanese foreign ministry the two leaders will
05:23discuss ways to bolster mutually complementary cooperation under the india japan joint vision
05:29for the next decade announced at prime minister modi's last visit to japan in august of 2025 spanning
05:35various areas including energy investment and economic growth under this japan aims at investing 10 trillion
05:42yen in india over the next decade ensuring the further strengthening of bilateral relations in the face of
05:49growing geopolitical turmoil japanese prime minister sanita kai chi landed in delhi for a three-day visit
05:56on paper it looks like another summit another handshake another joint statement another family photo where
06:02everyone smiles at the camera but don't let the protocol fool you india and japan rarely waste each
06:08other's time every meeting adds another brick to a partnership that stretches from buddhism to bullet trains
06:14from curry to critical minerals from culture to currency this time the menu includes security trade
06:21investment technology supply chains energy security china and even a plan to let india japan trade directly
06:29in yen and rupees that is not a routine diplomatic visit that is two major asian powers quietly upgrading
06:36the relationship but how did this partnership travel such a long road the story begins long before
06:43embassies visas or annual summits india and japan knew each other through buddhism the faiths traveled
06:49from india to japan centuries ago and left a deep mark on japanese society philosophy and culture that
06:56ancient connection became something rare in international relations trust built over centuries instead of
07:02decades countries usually inherit border disputes india and japan inherited shared civilizational memories
07:08that's a much better family album and then india gave japan something else that millions love that's curry
07:15the authentic indian version came thanks to rash bahari bose chased by the british bose escaped to japan in 1915
07:23he later married into the nakamura family in tokyo and introduced genuine indian curry in 1927. it became a
07:31sensation imagine fleeing an empire and accidentally changing another country's lunch forever that is
07:38one revolutionary with excellent taste history however never travels in a straight line during the second
07:45world war japan supported subhash chandra bose and the indian national army that created an important
07:51anti-colonial chapter in indian memory at the same time japan's wartime expansion across asia made the
07:57relationship more complicated neither country erased history they simply chose not to become prisoners of
08:04it then came a fresh start formal diplomatic ties began in the year 1952 after japan returned to
08:09international diplomacy following the war from there japan slowly became one of india's biggest development
08:15partners yen loans and economic assistance helped strengthen the relationship yes india tested nuclear
08:22weapons in 1998 and japan imposed temporary sanctions did that freeze everything forever no the
08:28relationship recovered fast both countries looked ahead instead of staring into the rearview mirror
08:34the real transformation arrived in the year 2000 or the 2000s until then india and japan mostly talked
08:41economics suddenly the conversation became much bigger the two countries launched a global partnership
08:47in 2000 expanded cooperation through the eightfold initiative in initiative in 2000 signed the
08:54comprehensive economic partnership agreement in 2011 and elevated ties into a special strategic and
09:00global partnership in the year 2014. translation this was no longer just about buying and selling things
09:08it became about shaping the future together today the partnership stretches across defense advanced
09:13technology supply chains clean energy infrastructure artificial intelligence and regional security
09:20india launched the act east forum with japan both countries align their indo-pacific visions they
09:26also work together with the united states australia in the quad why has this become so important
09:34because geography has a funny habit of forcing countries to make practical choices japan has tense relations with
09:41china india also faces its own challenges neither country officially calls this an alliance against beijing
09:47they don't have to when two countries worry about the same strategic environment cooperation becomes common sense
09:54instead of charity that explains why this summit focuses so heavily on semiconductors critical minerals
10:01advanced manufacturing resilient supply chains and energy security these are not fashionable buzzwords
10:08they are the building blocks of economic power japan has already become one of india's biggest infrastructure partners
10:15the mumbai amdabad high-speed rail project is the biggest symbol but it doesn't stop there japanese support stretches
10:22across industrial corridors metro systems connectivity projects and long-term development assistance
10:29investment has grown steadily even if trade still has room to catch up and now comes perhaps the most interesting
10:36chapter
10:37india and japan may soon allow direct yen rupee settlement for bilateral trade why does that matter
10:44think of it like sending money to your neighbor through someone living three streets away it works but it
10:50wastes time and money today much of global trade passes through the us dollar under the proposed framework
10:56india and japan could settle transactions directly in yen and rupees fewer currency conversions lower costs faster
11:04payments less dependence on the dollar a stronger rupee and yen that is not just a banking tweak it signals
11:11growing confidence between two economies that trust each other enough to simplify how they do business so
11:18yes sanaita kai chi's visit includes security technology investment infrastructure and regional strategy
11:26it also celebrates something much bigger a relationship that began with buddhism grew stronger over shared
11:33history survived global wars and diplomatic setbacks expanded into one of asia's most important strategic
11:40partnerships and now prepares to rewrite the rules of trade one yen one rupee at a time china has offered
11:49the
11:49clearest official glimpse yet of its most secretive next generation warplane the j36 marking what many
11:56believe is beijing's entry into the race for sixth generation air dominance the brief appearance has
12:02reignited global scrutiny over china's military ambitions and the future of aerial warfare but how
12:08will the j36 reshape the balance of power across the indo-pacific here's a report by harsh mishra
12:23china has finally offered what appears to be the first official glimpse of its most secretive combat
12:30aircraft the j36 a fighter believed to represent china's entry into the sixth generation era the aircraft
12:40appeared only briefly inside a promotional video released by the people's liberation army but that
12:46short appearance has captured global attention until now the j36 had existed only through leaked photographs
12:53and unverified videos now beijing appears to be signaling that the project is real and progressing
13:01steadily the aircraft spotted in the video features a distinctive talus diamond shaped wing
13:07a design widely associated with stealth reduced radar signature and long-range penetration missions
13:16defense analysts believe the j36 is one of two sixth generation fighters under development the
13:23second being the smaller j50 together they represent china's dual track strategy for next generation air
13:30dominance so what makes the j36 different unlike fifth generation fighters such as the j20
13:37or america's f-35 six generation aircraft are designed to become flying command centers they combine
13:45stealth artificial intelligence advanced sensor fusion drone teaming long-range strike capability and
13:52network-centric warfare the j36 is believed to weigh between 50 and 55 tons making it one of the largest
14:00fighter aircraft ever developed it reportedly uses an unusual three-engine configuration analysts believe
14:08the third engine is intended not just for thrust but to generate enormous electrical power power needed for
14:15advanced aesa radars electronic warfare systems and potentially future directed energy weapons
14:24its primary mission is expected to be deep penetration operations across the indo-pacific targeting high value
14:31assets such as airborne warning aircraft tankers and command platforms across vast maritime distances
14:40america is responding with the boeing f-47 the centerpiece of the u.s air force's next generation
14:47air dominance program unlike china's strijet approach the f-47 is expected to use two adaptive cycle engines
14:57these engines automatically switch between maximum thrust and fuel efficient cruising giving the aircraft
15:04exceptional range and efficiency the f-47 is also being built to command multiple ai enabled combat drones
15:12creating an integral network rather than fighting alone the comparison highlights two different
15:18philosophies china is prioritizing scale payload and raw endurance the united states is focusing on
15:26software integration artificial intelligence adaptive propulsion and manned unmanned team for asia the
15:35implications are enormous the j-36 significantly strengthen china's ability to project air power
15:41across the western pacific it enhances beijing's anti-access strategy and increases pressure on taiwan japan and other
15:51regional competitors it also forces neighboring countries to accelerate their own advanced fighter programs
15:57including india's amca project at the same time the emergence of both the j-36 and the f-47 confirms
16:06the
16:06future of air warfare is changing rapidly the contest is no longer just about speed or maneuverability it's
16:14about information artificial intelligence stealth long-range operations and commanding entire network of
16:22autonomous aircraft the race for sixth generation air dominance has truly begun and the skies over the
16:29indo-pacific are becoming its biggest battle field with harish mishra bureau reports india today global
16:38can a president rewrite the meaning of american citizenship with a stroke of a pen
16:44the u.s supreme court has delivered a ruling that could shape the future of immigration in america
16:49at the center of the battle is birthright citizenship a constitutional guarantee that has existed for more than 150 years
16:57president trump argued it has become a loophole exploited by illegal immigrants his opponents say
17:03it is one of the constitution's most fundamental promises but this debate is no longer just about
17:09citizenship it is about america's southern border illegal immigration children born on u.s soil and
17:15millions of legal immigrants whose future hangs in the balance so why has one court ruling reignited one of
17:22america's most divisive political battles the controversy began on president donald trump's first day back
17:29in office he signed an executive order seeking to deny automatic u.s citizenship to children born to
17:36parents who were in the country illegally or legally or were in the united states only on a temporary basis
17:43the order immediately faced legal challenges courts blocked its implementation arguing that it conflicted with
17:51the 14th amendment which has long guaranteed birthright citizenship to almost everyone born on american soil
17:58the supreme court has now delivered a significant ruling that changes how lower courts can block
18:04presidential orders nationwide while allowing the constitutional fight over birthright citizenship to
18:10continue for now birthright citizenship remains in place and the legal battle is far from over but if
18:16birthright citizenship has existed for more than a century why has it suddenly become one of america's
18:22biggest political flash points the answer lies nearly 3 000 kilometers away at the u.s mexico border for
18:30years the southern border has witnessed record levels of illegal immigration millions of migrants from mexico
18:36central america and south america have crossed into the united states illegally or sought asylum among them
18:42have been pregnant women hoping to give birth on american soil under the constitution children born
18:49in the united states generally become american citizens regardless of their parents immigration status
18:55critics argue this creates an incentive for illegal immigration and encourages migrants to remain
19:01in the country because their children are u.s citizens supporters reject that argument they say
19:08birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee not an immigration loophole that disagreement has
19:14transformed one sentence of the constitution into one of the most politically charged issues in the
19:20whole of america the controversy does not end once a child is born because another immigration reality
19:26has drawn global attention children appearing before judges often without fully understanding the legal system
19:32deciding their future thousands of migrant children have entered the u.s immigration system
19:37over the years some crossed the border alone others were separated from adults
19:42after officials questioned family relationships or enforced immigration policies
19:48many eventually appeared before immigration courts while their legal status
19:52was being decided human rights organizations have criticized the system arguing
19:57that young children should not have to navigate complex legal proceedings without guaranteed
20:03government-funded lawyers u.s authorities however argue that immigration laws must be enforced regardless
20:10of age and that every case follows established legal procedures the images of children inside courtrooms
20:17have become one of the defining symbols of america's immigration crisis but this is where the supreme
20:23court ruling carries consequences far beyond the southern border because not every immigrant entered the u.s
20:29illegally take indians for instance more than three million documented indians live in the u.s
20:34hundreds of thousands work there on h-1b l-1 and other temporary visas while more than a million
20:41remain stuck in the employment-based green card backlog their children are often born in the u.s
20:48years before their parents obtained permanent residency that is why many indian american organizations
20:54welcomed the court's decision they argue that families who entered legally should not face uncertainty
21:01over the citizenship of children born under a constitutional provision that has existed for
21:06generations for them the ruling provides reassurance while the wider legal battle continues
21:12the debate however is far from settled supporters of president trump argue that birthright citizenship
21:18has been exploited for decades and has encouraged illegal immigration opponents insist that a constitutional
21:24right cannot be rewritten through executive action and that changing it would require far more
21:30fundamental legal process so the supreme court's decision is not the end of america's birthright citizenship
21:37debate it is the beginning of its next chapter the country remains divided over where to draw the line
21:44between border security and constitutional rights for some birthright citizenship represents american dream
21:51for others it represents a broken immigration system and as the courts continue to decide where the
21:58constitution ends and presidential power begins one thing is clear the future of american citizenship
22:04remains one of the most consequential legal and political battles facing the united states of america today
22:11that's a wrap on this edition of statecraft but before we go the iranian national football team left north
22:17america on tuesday departing from its world cup home in mexico following a tournament marked by repeated
22:23disagreements with u.s officials flashes of athletic brilliance and ultimately disappointment over barely
22:29missing out on advancing beyond the group stage take a look at these visuals thank you for watching
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