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 3, 2021 • 26min
Digital Activism in China
How does digital activism work in China when the Internet is so heavily regulated? Netizens in China get creative when they have something to say online. Recent viral trends like "Lying Flat" and projects like "996ICU" are part of this creative tradition.
Nov 2, 2021 • 19min
Going Beyond Disinformation
Conversations about the impact of Digital Communication Networks on public discourse tend to focus heavily on misinformation and disinformation.
Oct 29, 2021 • 31min
The Strange History of South Indian Coffee
How did a bean from West Asia become one of India's most popular morning drinks? It's a story of innovation, trade, capitalism, and media.
Oct 28, 2021 • 26min
India’s Hunger and Nutrition challenge
The recently released Global Hunger Index sparked discussion on the methodology used to arrive at the figures. What exactly is this index?
Oct 27, 2021 • 31min
Democratise Credit to Create Jobs
Now that we have JAM, people want bread. Financial inclusion has been bandied about for decades with limited success but JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) brings new hope.
Oct 26, 2021 • 20min
Cracks in CPEC
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facing trouble on more than one front. These include China’s frustration with the lack of progress on the economic projects
Oct 25, 2021 • 36min
AI Regulation: A Global Policy Challenge
The use of Artificial Intelligence technologies is on a rise across the globe. Countries are increasingly demonstrating a keen interest in regulating their use, specifically the effects of such technologies on civic life.
Oct 22, 2021 • 48min
A Practical Agenda for the Quad
The Quad grouping has launched several new initiatives over last few months. While this is an encouraging development, there are concerns that the grouping has way too many items on its plate.
Oct 21, 2021 • 27min
Should India Make Semiconductors?
While semiconductor design has always been a strong suit for India, the extremely complicated manufacturing process of semiconductor chips has never taken off in the country.
Oct 20, 2021 • 24min
Can 'Gastrodiplomacy' Work?
‘Gastrodiplomacy' is a tool some states have used to promote themselves, a prominent example being Thailand.
