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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Apr 19, 2021 • 39min
Ep. 555: Intellectual Property Un-reform
Earlier this month, the Union government passed the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service)
Apr 16, 2021 • 44min
Ep. 554: Ending America's Forever War
Ameera Rao joins Anand Arni and Lt. General Prakash Menon to discuss whether the Taliban and the Afghan government can work out a durable settlement.
Apr 15, 2021 • 33min
Ep. 553: Cracking Down on China’s Tech Giants
Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth discuss what this means for the future of anti-trust regulation in China and the country’s technology ecosystem.
Apr 14, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 552: Of Freedom of Navigation and Outrage
Manoj Kewalramani joins Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss US FONOPs and how such actions may affect India-US ties.
Apr 12, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 551: Impact of China’s policies in Tibet on India’s National Security
From rail connectivity, new dams and border villages to increasing sinicization of religion, Beijing is ramping up efforts to tighten its control over Tibet. In this episode, Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the Chinese government's
Apr 9, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 550: What Lies Ahead for Antitrust Reform
The Democratic Party, which has strongly advocated regulation of large technology corporations, effectively controls Congress and the White House in the US. Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth join Prateek Waghre to discuss recent
Apr 8, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 549: Does India's Vaccine Diplomacy Work?
India has practiced vaccine diplomacy during COVID-19, engaging its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. But are there advantages in extending this diplomacy beyond COVID-19? Pranathi Rao and Shambhavi Naik discuss the benefits, risks
Apr 7, 2021 • 28min
Ep. 548: Rethinking Indian Healthcare
India performs poorly in most of the health indicators. Yet, there isn't much popular demand for a robust healthcare system. In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan look at the state of public health in India and examine why
Apr 6, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 547: Is Privacy a Competition Issue?
Google and Facebook have cornered the largest parts of the global digital advertising marketplace. The way these markets operate has a significant impact on privacy. With antitrust action picking up in multiple countries, Prateek Waghre
Apr 5, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 546: How Britain Plans to Engage the World
The UK’s recently published but long-awaited Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, is being hailed as a visionary document.
