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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Jun 16, 2020 • 23min
Ep. 348: How Russia Plans for Nuclear War
What does Russia's new document on nuclear deterrence say about how it thinks about the ultimate weapon?
Jun 15, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 347: SARS-CoV-2 and the Biological Weapons Convention
Most scientists have rubbished the idea that the novel coronavirus is a biological weapon.
Jun 12, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 346: Modi and Morrison - India and Australia Draw Closer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for a "virtual summit" last week, with the two countries striking significant agreements
Jun 11, 2020 • 24min
Ep. 345: A Chip on China's Shoulder: The Geopolitics of Semiconductors
Have you ever thought about what goes into manufacturing a smartphone that you might order online? It involves highly-optimised global supply chains spanning countries and continents.
Jun 10, 2020 • 26min
Ep. 344: When Should India Reopen Its Schools?
As lockdown restrictions are lifted across India, some states have announced plans to reopen schools. India’s children need to continue their education, and their parents need to go back to work,
Jun 9, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 343: What's Happening on the LAC With China?
China and India are involved in intense stand-offs at multiple points across the LAC for over a month. China's aggression has approval from Xi Jinping and is driven by domestic pressures, says Jayadeva Ranade, former Additional Secretary, Government of I
Jun 8, 2020 • 29min
Ep. 342: Locking Horns on the LAC
For over a month now, troops from India and China have been locked in a standoff along the LAC in Ladakh.
Jun 5, 2020 • 29min
Ep. 341: Is the Clock ticking for TikTok?
The idea of banning the TikTok app has been continually trending on Twitter. Critics cite the app's Chinese roots and some of its problematic user-generated content.
Jun 4, 2020 • 30min
Ep. 340: One Country, One System: China’s Toughening HK Policy
China’s decision to press ahead with a new national security legislation has led to much speculation about the future of Hong Kong.
Jun 3, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 339: Choppy Waters: Assertion in the South China Sea
What’s driving China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea? Is this a matter of pandemic opportunism or could there be other factors motivating Beijing?
