In a rapidly changing international landscape, geopolitics and emerging alliances are reshaping how long-standing political and human rights issues are discussed across regions.
In this exclusive conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Prabjot Singh, a Canada-based Sikh lawyer and representative of Sikh Federation International, who participated in a recent international conference hosted by the Baku Initiative Group in Azerbaijan.
The conference is being viewed as a noteworthy development, as Azerbaijan is not traditionally considered a center for Sikh political or advocacy activity. The discussion of Sikh issues at such a forum raises important questions about shifting global attention, evolving diplomatic spaces, and the broader internationalization of the Sikh issue.
This talk focuses on:
- The Baku Initiative Group conference and its agenda
- What transpired during the discussions
- Why this event is being seen as significant in the current geopolitical context
- The role of Sikhs in the South Asian region
- Punjab’s strategic importance in regional geopolitics
- How regional geopolitics connects with the Sikh issue in Punjab and India
As international situations evolve and new platforms emerge, this discussion offers insight into how Sikh concerns are being articulated beyond traditional political and geographic boundaries.
Watch the full conversation to understand the wider implications of this development.
