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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Aug 25, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 398: WhatsApp Pay Antitrust case
In a forty-one page order, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week ruled on an antitrust case on WhatsApp’s upcoming payments service.
Aug 24, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 397: Does History Shape Foreign Policy?
Public discourse often attempts to explain the actions of nation-states through
"civilisational worldviews". China, for example, is believed to have a "Middle Kingdom" approach to foreign policy,
Aug 21, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 396: An Extraordinary Life in the British Raj
Stuck in the trenches of the Western Front in Europe, a soldier named Mir Mast took a very important decision that sent him on a remarkable journey through the 20th century world.
Aug 20, 2020 • 23min
Ep. 395: Restructuring India's Public Health Sector
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare suffers from a lack of clear division of responsibilities, a platform for inter-sectoral coordination and conflicts of interest.
Aug 19, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 394: Regulating India's Wet Markets
While a wet market in Wuhan has become notorious for being the likely place of origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, some of India's own wet markets are plagued
Aug 18, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 393: How Big Tech Sees the World
Geographies and domestic politics have a profound impact on how big tech operates. This is evident when we examine the stance tech companies have taken on racial justice issues in the US,
Aug 17, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 392: Pivoting towards Taiwan
The standoff in Eastern Ladakh has led to a number of calls for India to deepen the relationship with Taiwan.
Aug 14, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 391: The Secrets of Bengaluru's Past
The recorded history of Bengaluru, one of India's most dynamic cities, goes back well over a thousand years. However, it's a past that offers us only the most tantalising glimpses
Aug 13, 2020 • 41min
Ep. 390: Ensuring Nutrition Amid a Pandemic
COVID-19 has worsened the problem of malnutrition in India because it has disrupted two critical programmes: the ICDS and Mid-Day Meal Scheme. However, after initial setbacks,
Aug 12, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 389: Reforming India's Agricultural Markets
Agricultural markets in India have long been characterized by multiple trade barriers and uncompetitive policies.
