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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Jun 22, 2022 • 55min
The Great Tech Game
Arjun Gargeyas talks to Anirudh Suri, the author of the book 'The Great Tech Game' for his insights on how technology will shape the global order in the coming decades.
Jun 21, 2022 • 39min
Democracy in Pakistan: What Went Wrong?
Aarushi Kataria and Shrey Khanna join Atish Padhy to discuss the role of class composition of the independence struggle and how it feeds into the characteristics of the political party in Pakistan.
Jun 20, 2022 • 38min
The role of inequality and economic prospects in political violence
Aarushi Kataria and Atish Padhy discuss the reasons why society perform protests and the factors that contribute to political violence.
Jun 17, 2022 • 28min
GST council - what lies ahead?
Recently the Supreme Court held that the Goods and Services Tax Council’s suggestions are mere recommendations and have only persuasive value. In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the implications of the judgment.
Jun 16, 2022 • 32min
Techno-strategic Doctrine for India
Tune into this episode of All Things Policy to know more about The Takshashila Institution's "A Techno-Strategic Doctrine for India.
Jun 15, 2022 • 31min
India needs more institutions, not fewer
A popular way to think about strengthening the Indian republic is to ponder on improving its institutions. Sridhar Krishna speaks to Pranay Kotasthane who goes beyond this to talk about the institutions that don’t exist.
Jun 14, 2022 • 19min
Talks with the TTP: Peace in Sight for Pakistan Army?
Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Shrey Khanna about the ongoing negotiations between the TTP and Pakistan Army.
Jun 13, 2022 • 40min
Lancet Commission Report : Financing Primary Health - Part 2
Priyal Lyncia D'almeida and Harshit Kukreja talk about ways to finance PHC, fixed payment, incentives for providers, capitation based financing and reducing Out of Pocket expenditure in the second part of a 2 part series.
Jun 10, 2022 • 26min
Do Tech Sanctions Actually Work?
Priyal D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the implications of tech sanctions and whether they can act as deterrence or punitive actions against a robust tech economy like China.
Jun 9, 2022 • 35min
Why aren't Indians looking for jobs?
Sudisha mishra and Aarushi Kataria discuss the potential reasons for India's unemployment rate.
