All Things Policy

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Harshit Sharma on details of the recently announced prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US, and other aspects of the backchannel talks going on between the two countries in Oman. The podcast also covers insights on the impediments facing the two countries in reviving the stalled nuclear talks and making a new deal possible.

Discussion on India's laptop import licensing, failed trade policies, unlikelihood of domestic manufacturing sector, and the red-tapism it will lead to. Focusing on trade policy impact, potential consumer neglect, exemptions and discretionary power, challenges for smaller manufacturers, and the need for policy reevaluation. Conclusion promotes public policy program and other podcasts.

In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the need to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), especially in light of the biosecurity risks posed by rapid technological advancements in fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Readings: The New Bioweapons Peril | Indian Public Policy Review BWC Scientific Experts Group to Combat Biological Threats | T20 Policy Brief

On the podcast, the speakers discuss India's quest for strategic autonomy and its historical significance. They explore the concept of strategic autonomy, its challenges, and the difference between non-alignment and multi-alignment. The debate also covers the value of institutions and international norms in expanding strategic autonomy and the role of international organizations. They delve into India's historical exercise of strategic autonomy, non-alignment policy, and its relation to power.

In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP of State of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya, do a deep dive into the criminal investigation and prosecution process in the context of a murder. They discuss theories of criminal justice and punishment, the importance of the FIR, how sentencing works and forms of clemency in our criminal justice system.

Join us for an insightful conversation between Dr. Vishnu Chandra, Advisor to the Ministry of Panchayat Raj and Former Deputy Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and Dr. Nithiyanandam, Professor of the Geospatial Research Programme at the Takshashila Institution as we explore the captivating journey of Geospatial Technology's evolution in India over time. Discover the transformative impact of geospatial advancements and their role in shaping the nation's development. Whether you're a technology enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of technology and governance, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Gain unique perspectives and valuable insights as we trace the remarkable progression of Geospatial Technology in the Indian context. Tune in now to expand your understanding of this fascinating evolution.

In episode 4 of SiliconPolitik, Stephen Ezell, VP of Global Innovation Policy, ITIF, talks to Satya Sahu about the Information Technology Agreement and how trade policy is instrumental in creating India's Semiconductor Ecosystem.

In popular discourse, the terms "dependence" and "vulnerability" are often used interchangeably. You might be dependent on an adversary but does that make you vulnerable? It is essential to recognise that not all forms of dependence can be considered vulnerabilities, and not all vulnerabilities hold the same significance level. To shed light on this issue, Bharath Reddy engages in a conversation with Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena to explore a framework for classifying various vulnerabilities and how states respond to them. Read the discussion document here: Takshashila Discussion Document – Defining Dependence-induced Vulnerabilities in Asymmetrical Trade Interdependence: A Conceptual Framework

In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss highlights of the recently concluded 'emergency' session of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, where the fate of Qin Gang and private sector firms was collectively decided, through the decision to remove the former from the post of Foreign Minister, and the addition of the latter under the ambit of the Chinese criminal law anti-bribery provisions. The Op-Eds referenced in the episode are as follows: Limelight On Nobody: Qin Gang’s Removal - Strategic News Global China’s Draft Criminal Law Amendment Eyes Corruption in Private Firms – The Diplomat

Forensic science offers a toolkit of techniques from fingerprinting to ballistics to DNA analysis, which can aid the police in solving crimes and gathering evidence for criminal trials. In this episode of Policy Chowki, Shrikrisnna Upadhyaya speaks to experts in the field of forensics and policing, Mr. Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Dr. G.K. Goswami (IPS & Founder Director of Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences) on the intersection of forensic science, police investigation, and criminal law. They discuss forms of forensic evidence, forensic frauds and procedural safeguards, and state capacity in forensic methods of investigation, in the context of ensuring a free and fair trial of the accused. Dr. G.K. Goswami can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-g-k-goswami-ab16a729/. Readings: Forensic Law 2021 by Dr. G.K. Goswami "Skin-to-Skin Touch" for Defining Child Sexual Assault: Interpretational Vagaries of the POCSO Provisions" by Dr G.K. Goswami & Aditi Goswami Management of DNA Sampling in Rape Incidents by Dr. G.K. Goswami & Siddhartha Goswami You can find his other research work at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/G-K-Goswami.