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The 1971 Bangladesh War – Part 1: Land of Broken Maps

June 8, 2024·1 hr 34 min

Zach Cornwell launches multi-part series on 1971 Bangladesh War, marking show's 50th episode. Episode traces geopolitical foundations: British colonial domination of Bengal from 1757 forward, 1947 partition creating Pakistan and India along religious lines, resulting in hundreds of thousands to millions killed. Establishes key players (Gandhi, Jinnah, Nixon, Kissinger) and themes (religious identity politicization, minority anxiety, geopolitical alignment). Sets stage for Bangladesh war as direct consequence of unresolved partition trauma.

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A measured look at Pakistan's military rule before the coming election showdown.

It follows Pakistan's slide from the 1958 coup into military rule, with Yahya Khan at the center as president, foreign minister, defense minister, and chief martial law administrator.

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You want the politics behind the conflict before the fighting takes over.

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