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 1, 2021 • 40min
Ep. 545: Panchsheel - How a Dream Ended
Why did Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru choose to pursue the 1954 Panchsheel Agreement with China? Was it mere naivete? Or was there realpolitik thinking involved?
Mar 31, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 544: How to Provide Reliable Power
India's power generation capacity is underutilized, and the Indian consumer is still underserved. In this episode, Jisha Cherian talks to Sarthak Pradhan about how the Indian power sector works and some possible ways to reform it.
Mar 30, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 543: Making the Net-work
Why didn't everyone switch from WhatsApp to the Signal messaging service earlier this year? Network effects, lock-in, and switching costs shape up our preferences every day. Anupam Manur talks to Rohan Seth about the different kinds of
Mar 26, 2021 • 35min
Ep. 542: Quad to Anchorage - Shifting sands of the international order
The past two weeks have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity, from the Quad summit to the US-China talks in Alaska. Listen to this conversation between Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai as they discuss the implications of the
Mar 25, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 541: A New Law for Assisted Reproductive Technology?
Last week, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare came up with a report on the The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 which was introduced in Lok Sabha on 14 September 2020. The Bill seeks
Mar 24, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 540: India's Approach to Welfare
India's welfare architecture has changed over time. But have these changes been for the better? Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the evolution of welfare systems in India.
Mar 23, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 539: Welcome to the Splinternet
Russia recently attempted to throttle Twitter, while China has blocked access to Signal and instituted new rules which require social media users to have government-issued credentials. These moves are in line with global efforts to
Mar 22, 2021 • 49min
Ep. 538: Is the Quad ushering a new era in the Indo-Pacific?
The first-ever Quad leaders summit ended with leaders of the US, India, Japan and Australia agreeing to work towards furthering shared values and interests. They also outlined an agenda for vaccine deployment, tackling climate change and
Mar 19, 2021 • 31min
Ep. 537: How Does China Think About Nuclear War?
A recent report indicates China is doubling the number of its nuclear missile silos. Does this suggest Beijing is moving towards a hair-trigger's launch-on-warning posture? Suyash Desai, Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan weigh the evidence.
Mar 18, 2021 • 21min
Ep. 536: Is it Safe to Breathe in India?
A new report from air technology company IQAir concludes that despite an 11% reduction in PM2.5 levels, India emerged as the world's third-most polluted country. India's air quality has serious ramifications for both public health and the
