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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Jul 14, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 368: A Mountain Strike Corps to Deter China?
As India considers its options to deter China along the LAC, some are pushing for a revival of the Mountain Strike Corps idea. But what is a Mountain Strike Corps? Why has it not taken shape for a decade?
Jul 13, 2020 • 36min
Ep. 367: The State of India's Judiciary
How has India's judiciary functioned in India's changing social conditions and political milieu? Are there differences in the way the Supreme Court, high courts, and district courts respond to these challenges?
Jul 10, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 366: Talking Turkey in India
Are there parallels between Turkish and Indian politics? Why has Turkey been drawn into the Middle East's wars? And how do Turkey and India see each other? Journalist Madhuvanthi Srinivasan talks to Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya
Jul 9, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 365: Crafting India's Strategy for China
Should India balance against China by drawing closer to the United States?
Jul 8, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 364: China Tightens it Noose Around Hong Kong
China is tightening its grip on Hong Kong through a new national security law. The law's sweeping provisions give Beijing powers to crack down on political opposition both offline and online. Manoj Kewalramani, Suyash Desai, and Rohan Seth examine
Jul 7, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 363: Oil Prices and the Hidden Game of Governments
Why are consumers paying more for their petrol and diesel when crude oil prices are low? What do the Union and state governments do to control prices at the pump? Who else benefits? Pranay Kotasthane and Utkarsh Narain discuss.
Jul 6, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 362: COVID and Coronil
Ayurvedic formulations touting to cure COVID-19 have raised questions both about their claims and the scientific rigour of their clinical trials. Prateek Waghre talks to Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik about Patanjali's
Jul 3, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 361: China Through Indian Eyes
What's it like to study politics and international relations in China? And how does India fit into the Chinese world view? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Hamsini Hariharan,
Jul 2, 2020 • 36min
Ep. 360: Will the TikTok Ban Work?
The Government of India has banned 59 apps developed by Chinese companies - but what does it actually mean to "ban" an app? How will this affect tensions between India and China, and does banning ever really work?
Jul 1, 2020 • 28min
Ep. 359: China's Ambitions in the Subcontinent
There’s been a growing debate in India about China’s influence in the Indian subcontinent.
