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 10, 2023 • 49min
GDI, GSI & GCI: What’s Driving China’s New Initiatives?
Since September 2021, Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched three new initiatives, which have become the cornerstone of his foreign policy. In this episode, Anushka Saxena talks to Manoj Kewalramani about China’s new Global Development, Global Security and Global Civilisation initiatives and what they mean for the world.
Apr 6, 2023 • 31min
Capital Punishment Jurisprudence in India: Reform Vs Retribution
Anubhav Raj Shekhar, Assistant Professor of Law, discusses capital punishment jurisprudence in India. The podcast explores the ongoing debate on death penalty, the lengthy process and psychological impact of capital punishment cases, and the development of death penalty jurisprudence in India. The need for structural changes and reform in the death penalty system is highlighted.
Apr 5, 2023 • 43min
Fifty Years of Project Tiger
This podcast explores the success and challenges of Project Tiger in India, including the resurrection of tiger populations and the protection of various species. It discusses policy challenges surrounding human-animal conflict, habitat loss, and balancing human livelihoods with conservation. Additionally, it highlights the importance of involving local communities and promoting sustainable solutions for human-wildlife conflict. The podcast concludes by mentioning upcoming episodes and promoting other podcasts on the network.
Apr 4, 2023 • 34min
Indian Legal Sector Needs More Reforms
The Bar Council of India recently allowed the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms in India to practice foreign law, diverse international issues, and international arbitration. In this episode, Saurabh Todi speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya about the significance of the reform, its reception, and future prospects. They also discuss other bottlenecks in the growth of the legal sector, namely, restrictions on capital such as FDI and bar on solicitation and advertisement.
Apr 3, 2023 • 26min
Private Security Military Companies
In this podcast, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss the mandates of Private Security and Military Companies operating in situations of armed conflict, debates surrounding their proliferation in international law, and repercussions for UN peacekeepers and the state monopoly on coercive power.
Mar 31, 2023 • 25min
Career Impact Bonds
Career Impact Bonds
Mar 30, 2023 • 27min
Incentivising Property Ownership Amongst Women
The extent of female property ownership impacts women and their families, society, and the economy. Governments provide gender-based tax incentives to increase female property ownership. Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the effectiveness of these measures as outlined in a recent World Bank working paper. Here are the papers referred to in the episode: World Bank Working Paper Which women own land in India? Between divergent data sets, measures and laws - Impact of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on Gender Equality in India: An Empirical Analysis
Mar 29, 2023 • 25min
Nordic Air Force Agreement
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have recently signed the first Nordic Air Commanders' Intent to create a unified Nordic air defence alliance, pooling the resources of their air forces. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Satyanath unpack this development and analyse its implications.
Mar 28, 2023 • 30min
Xi Jinping’s Russia Visit
It came as no surprise that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first diplomatic visit after the commencement of his unprecedented third term was to Russia. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani dissects Xi’s visit to Russia and its strategic importance and gets quizzed by Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on its implications for India-Russia relations.
Mar 27, 2023 • 20min
The New START Treaty on Life-Support
In February 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country will suspend its participation in the New START Treaty. But does this mean the end of bilateral arms control between Russia and the United States? Not quite so. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath discuss the nuances of the New START treaty's suspension and its implications for future arms control treaties.
