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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Feb 5, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 507: The Seleukid Empire and the Silk Roads
Though often seen as a footnote in Indian history, the Seleukid Empire dominated much of the Hellenistic world after the death of Alexander the Great.
Feb 4, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 506: What Does 137% Hike in Health Budget Mean?
A major highlight of the Budget 2021-22 was the 137% increase in the budget allocation towards health.
Feb 3, 2021 • 32min
Ep. 505: Unpacking Budget 2021
This year's budget included several welcome steps such as higher infrastructure funding and a greater allocation to healthcare. It also included newer ways to raise resources, such as the use of asset monetisation.
Feb 2, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 504: Asia's Cold Frontier: Tracking Japan - Russia Ties
As immediate neighbours, Japan and Russia have an uneasy relationship going back centuries. A long-standing territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands has held back the promise of widening economic cooperation.
Feb 1, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 503: Alexei Navalny - The Face of the Russian Opposition?
Following the arrest of well known Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, an unprecedented number of protests have broken out across Russia.
Jan 29, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 502: What Angkor Teaches Us About India
Southeast Asia is generally thought of as being "Indianised" for much of its history - but what does that actually mean? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan
Jan 28, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 501: How to Foster Science and Tech in India
The Draft 5th Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 outlines a grand vision for Indian science over the coming years. But is it a feasible one? Aditya Ramanathan and Shambhavi Naik discuss the ideas proposed in this policy,
Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 20min
Ep. 500: Behind the Scenes at All Things Policy
On 27 January, All Things Policy, the world's only daily public policy podcast, marked 500 episodes. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti about the surprising origins of the podcast
Jan 25, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 499: What Should India Do With Its Rare Earth Reserves?
Rare earth underpins the Indian economy. But despite being home to the world's fifth-largest rare earth reserves, India overwhelmingly imports these crucial resources and their derivatives from China, its most significant geopolitical rival.
Jan 22, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 498: How Not to Secure Women's Liberty
The Madhya Pradesh government recently proposed that women living away from home must register with police stations to be tracked. This may have serious implications for the mobility and privacy of millions of citizens.
