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 18, 2021 • 25min
How Piped Water Empowers Women
Piped water allows women, the primary caretakers of a household, more time for labour and leisure, thus improving their bargaining capacity at home and in the labour market.
Nov 17, 2021 • 30min
China's Military Power
The US Department of Defense (DoD) released its 2021 China Military Power Report last week. Based on the report's findings, Aditya Pareekh and Suyash Desai discuss China's military modernisation and its impact on the Indo-Pacific Region.
Nov 16, 2021 • 23min
Getting Our Feeds In Order
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers in the US has introduced a bill that would require online platforms to let users opt-out of having personal data-driven algorithms select the content they see.
Nov 15, 2021 • 27min
China's Nuclear Expansion
The latest Pentagon China Military Power Report highlights the PRC's development of new nuclear warheads and delivery systems as potential areas of concern.
Nov 12, 2021 • 45min
The Unique History of the Early Deccan
The Deccan Plateau is generally believed to have been "conquered" by the Mauryan empire of the Gangetic Plains - but the reality of its early history is far more complex and thought-provoking.
Nov 11, 2021 • 24min
How Sports Shapes Diplomacy
Sports have been used to bolster diplomatic relations between states as well as to make political statements on the international stage. There is also extensive evidence of sports' involvement in international politics and vice versa
Nov 10, 2021 • 33min
The Geopolitics of International Technical Standards
With a new technological revolution underway, emerging technologies are at the heart of geopolitical competition between States. Standard-setting is one key dimension of this competition.
Nov 9, 2021 • 21min
How India’s Canals Shape its Cities
According to a recent study, towns situated close to canals in India witnessed faster urbanisation and demand for education but not industrialisation.
Nov 8, 2021 • 28min
The EU’s Arctic Strategy and India
The focal points of the strategy are the implications of melting permafrost on geopolitical developments, biosecurity, digital connectivity, and a push for sustainable energy for the region.
Nov 4, 2021 • 27min
Can Fortifying Rice Tackle Malnutrition?
India is set to fortify rice distributed through the PDS (Public Distribution System) and mid-day meal programmes to alleviate malnutrition. Will fortification achieve its aims?
