

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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Nov 13, 2024 • 36min
India-Taiwan Relations
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Arindam Goswami talk about India-Taiwan relations. They take a look at the historical perspective in the relationship, some recent events that have happened, where does China fit into all of this, and what could be the way forward for this triangular relationship. What are the geopolitical considerations that underpin this relationship, especially in today's fast-evolving landscape?
Anushka has also recently written an op-ed on this which you can read here: https://www.thequint.com/opinion/tecc-taiwan-economic-and-culture-centre-india-china-ties
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 12, 2024 • 24min
Beyond Cricket: The Rise of India-Australia Strategic Ties
In this engaging conversation, Professor Ian Hall, an expert in international relations and author on Indian foreign policy, shares insights on the evolving India-Australia relationship. They discuss how ties have shifted from cultural aspects like cricket to a robust strategic partnership, particularly in response to China's influence. Key topics include the newly established free trade agreement and opportunities in critical minerals and the blue economy. The importance of the Indian diaspora in strengthening bilateral cooperation is also highlighted.

Nov 11, 2024 • 33min
Taxes, tariffs and Green Tech
Sarthak Pradhan and Sridhar Krishna discuss how the EU, the US, and other countries use taxes and tariffs to promote the development and deployment of green technologies. They evaluate the policies and assess the future of green technology, given the results of the current US elections.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 8, 2024 • 38min
Decoding Shigatse in Tibet - China’s firing range.
China is expanding its military infrastructure in Shigatse in Tibet. In the first of our podcast, Nithiya and Yusuf talk about the firing range- why it is here and what the implications are for India.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 7, 2024 • 20min
Voter Sentiments in the Kashmir Valley
In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Karishma Mehrotra, South Asia correspondent for The Washington Post regarding her report on the sentiments of Kashmiris in the aftermath of the recent elections there. They discuss the perspectives of ordinary Kashmiris who saw the election as a way to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and how dignity and respect, rather than economic considerations, accorded far more importance in their decision to vote.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 6, 2024 • 48min
How to survive and thrive in the AI economy
Sridhar Krishna and Anupriya Mohta discuss how to survive and thrive in an AI economy and the skills required to make this happen. They refer to recent discussions at the World Economic Forum and evaluate the ideas of various experts on this subject and adding their own research on this subject.
Reference: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/turbocharging-learning-while-mitigating-risks/
Embracing Gen AI at work, by Paul Daugherty and James Wilson, HBR 2023
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 5, 2024 • 27min
The AI Agents have Arrived
Anthropic has just announced that its frontier Claude model can use computers the way people do—by looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking buttons, and typing text. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy discuss how these agents are different from existing ones, the opportunities and risks involved and the governance implications.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Nov 4, 2024 • 20min
Mind Matters
In this episode of All Things Policy, Mariam Azeemuddin and Srividya, a Research Scientist at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, explore a critical topic: cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and its effects on mental health, and the impact of India’s policy reforms on mental health awareness.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on the pathways to better mental health!

Oct 30, 2024 • 37min
How Chinese Analysts View India's Climate Diplomacy
In this episode of the All Things Policy podcast, Rakshith Shetty and Amit Kumar talk about Rakshith's latest issue brief on the opinions of Chinese analysts on India's climate change diplomacy. One of the seven recurrent themes in the Chinese narrative that is highlighted in the discussion is the dual-track diplomacy narrative. In case you haven't read Rakshith's piece yet, this podcast provides a succinct and captivating substitute. Here is the link to the paper, though, so please read it. - https://takshashila.org.in/research/drones-in-modern-warfare-takshashila-working-paper-kh2a4
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in

Oct 29, 2024 • 24min
Why is SpaceX's Starship such a big deal ?
SpaceX's Starship has made headlines with its remarkable reusability features, including a controlled descent that marks a milestone in aerospace technology. The shift towards reusable rockets promises significant cost savings and global competitiveness in space. This innovation could revolutionize space exploration by enhancing payload capacities and reducing travel costs, making space more accessible for commercial ventures. However, there's a vital discussion around balancing these advancements with environmental sustainability amid rising launch frequencies.