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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Jan 24, 2023 • 34min
India Needs A Declassification Policy
Indian research and scholarship are significantly impacted by the lack of a proper declassification policy for government documents. This prevents a holistic assessment of crucial issues, especially in foreign policy, military history, public policy, and modern history. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani, and Saurabh Todi discuss the impact of this lacuna and the need to improve access to national archives.
Jan 23, 2023 • 31min
Foreign Universities in India - The Way Forward
Recently the University Grants Commission came up with draft regulations to facilitate foreign higher educational institutions to set up their campuses in India. Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan assess the possible impact of these regulations.
Jan 20, 2023 • 24min
Anticipating Tech Policy Developments in 2023
2023 promises to have many important developments in the tech policy space. Shailesh Chitnis and Bharath Reddy look at what we can expect this year in upcoming legislation, anti-trust judgments and digital public infrastructure.
Jan 19, 2023 • 28min
South Korea going nuclear?
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently floated the possibility of his country acquiring nuclear weapons to deter North Korean aggression. This possibility could lead to an arms race and endanger the global nuclear nonproliferation order. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Satyanath discuss the consequences of this hypothetical and its implications for East Asian geopolitics.
Jan 18, 2023 • 32min
Building New Cities & Improving Existing Ones
Should India build new cities for growth and job creation? Why are we falling behind in improving our current cities? How can be incentivize people to migrate to cities? Sudisha Mishra and Sudeep Surendra comment on these questions and talk more about building sustainable cities.
Jan 17, 2023 • 29min
India, China & the Global South
Last week, India held a Voice of the Global South Summit, engaging with 125 countries. The Indian government said that the aim of the two-day summit was to understand the priorities of countries in the Global South and to amplify their voices in the G20. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the outcomes of the summit and the India-China competition in the Global South.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 24min
Demystifying the United States Space Force
It's been three years since the US Space Force came into exitance. Its purpose and missions are shrouded in comical and mundane mystery. But what does the Space Force actually do? In this episode, Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning for the Secure World Foundation, joins Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath to demystify the role of the Space Force and talk about the many fascinating aspects of its functions.
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Jan 13, 2023 • 28min
Increasing coverage of Telemedicine in India
Technology and innovation in the health sector have the potential to provide long-term answers to our population's evolving healthcare demands. In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Rohan Pai discuss how telemedicine provides a valuable opportunity to redesign health service models in India.
Jan 12, 2023 • 36min
An Assessment of India’s State of Unemployment in 2023
Unemployment in India hit an all-time high of 8.85% in December 2022 according to CMIE data. Anupriya Mohta, Sridhar Krishna, and Sudisha Mishra discuss the state of unemployment and how demand for jobs will play a pivotal role in the 2024 general elections.
Jan 11, 2023 • 25min
Prognostication on Space Policy Matters
The year 2022 was perhaps the best year for space. The success of the James Web Space Telescope, the completion of China's Tiangong space station and the launch of the SLS rocket were among the major highlights of the year. What exciting space news can we expect in 2023?
