EP05: America And Israel Are Rogue States: Talmiz Ahmad, Former Indian Ambassador, Saudi Arab

America and Israel labelled “rogue states”: Talmiz Ahmad identified the United States and Israel as the world’s two “rogue states”, claiming they support each other unconditionally and face no checks even when committing war, violence, human rights abuses, or genocide. Israel asserted as regional hegemon: Following its attack on Qatar last year, Israel has demonstrated that it is the sole hegemon in the Middle East region.Former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman & the U.A.E, Talmiz Ahmad, is in conversation with Pervaiz Alam. Trump described as unstable and unreliable: Former Indian Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad has described US President Donald Trump as “unstable, unpredictable and unreliable”, criticising him for being surrounded by “mediocre people” who lack the courage to tell him the truth. Concerns over Trump’s mental health: Ahmad expressed fear that Trump has reached such a level of desperation that it is affecting his mental health, warning that he could “collapse under the severe strain”.US accused of undermining global institutions: The United States has destroyed international institutions such as the UN and the IAEA that could have acted as checks on its power, according to Ahmad.America and Israel labelled “rogue states”: Talmiz Ahmad identified the United States and Israel as the world’s two “rogue states”, claiming they support each other unconditionally and face no checks even when committing war, violence, human rights abuses, or genocide.Israel asserted as regional hegemon: Following its attack on Qatar last year, Israel has demonstrated that it is the sole hegemon in the Middle East region.GCC countries facing a “cruel dilemma”: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are now confronted with a difficult and painful choice amid regional tensions.Iran’s only weapon is economic pressure: Iran’s primary means of response is to intensify the economic crisis in the region. Gulf states opposed to attack on Iran: Ahmad strongly denied US media reports that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were instigating the US and Israel to attack Iran in February 2026. He stated that the GCC countries were “totally opposed” to any such conflict, and that the only supporter was Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, whose interest lies in maintaining instability in the region for political gain.In this 10-episode video/audio podcast series, London Vārta: New World Order, produced in London by Achala Sharma and Pervaiz Alam for Hindi/Urdu-speaking global audiences, we delve into the seismic shifts reshaping global politics in 2025–2026. From the latest developments in the Middle East to the fiery street agitations unsettling regimes and emerging new alliances in South Asia, and the resurgence of far-right nationalism in Europe, the London Vārta: New World Order series unravels how populist unrest is redefining global power dynamics.