All Things Policy
Takshashila Institution
Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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May 28, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 584: India and the ‘Israeli Model’
In a conversation with Ameera Rao, Pranay Kotasthane argues that Israel's experience has little to offer India and that adopting an 'Israel Model' may not help.
May 27, 2021 • 53min
Ep. 583: Intertwined Histories in South India's Local Legends
Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to independent researcher Vivek Joseph to unravel this tapestry of stories and what they tell us about the interactions between religions and social groups.
May 26, 2021 • 26min
Ep. 582: US-UK Special Relationship and China
However, with Brexit, Russian actions, and the rise of China, the two traditional allies are finding that some of their interests diverge. How will they manage their differences? Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
May 25, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 581: The Life and Times of the Facebook Oversight Board
Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth join Atish Padhy to discuss these cases and tackle the larger fault lines that have come to define content moderation and the role of the oversight board.
May 24, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 580: Will India’s Military Remain Apolitical?
Tthe civil-military relationship in India is slowly changing. Can the armed forces maintain their independence? Lt General Menon talks to Ameera Rao.
May 21, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ep. 579: South India and Ancient Rome
Archaeologist and musician Aditya Mohanan joins Anirudh Kanisetti to explore the literary and archaeological evidence from Kerala and Tamil Nadu and what they tell us about the globe-spanning networks of the great port of Muziris/Pattinam.
May 20, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 578: Investigating SARS-CoV-2
As calls for a thorough investigation into the origins of SARS-CoV-2 re-emerge, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss how novel viruses emerge, the trade-offs of an investigation and the next steps India should take.
May 19, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 577: Unpacking Xi’s New Development Strategy
Listen to this conversation between Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani as they unpack the jargon to discuss China's development strategy.
May 18, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 576: Northern Ireland's Uncertain Future
Northern Ireland Protocol following Brexit. Ameera Rao joins Aditya Pareek to discuss.
May 17, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 575: China’s Once-in-a-Decade Census
Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss what these trends mean for China's society, its economy, and its future.
