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 2, 2020 • 28min
Ep. 338: Spying on your Neighbour
Governments are advocating for social pressure to ensure compliance with lockdowns.
Jun 1, 2020 • 35min
Ep. 337: Cheap Internet: Reliance and the Telecom Sector in India
India has one of the cheapest internet rates in the world. One gigabyte of data can cost as little as ₹18, while in other countries it may run into hundreds of rupees. How is this possible?
May 29, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 336: Managing Civil-Military Relations?
With the establishment of the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) there also came the new Department of Military Affairs (DMA). In this episode, Pranay
May 28, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 335: Lift Off: Space policy reforms and the private sector in India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that the Union government will provide a predictable space policy and regulatory environment for private players.
May 27, 2020 • 26min
Ep. 334: Call of Duty: Short-term service in armed forces
The Union government recently announced a new recruitment plan called "Tour of Duty" to recruit young soldiers and officers for a term of three years. Will this help reduce the burden of pensions expenditure?
May 26, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 333: Krishnadevaraya: The Man and the Myth
Krishnadevaraya, emperor of Vijayanagara, was a remarkable man, a transition between an ancient Indian king and a recognisably "modern" political leader. Awestruck travellers wrote of the might and wealth of his gunpowder-wielding South Indian empire.
May 25, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 332: Intervention Using Tech: Solutions for Tackling COVID-19
Technology touches almost every aspect of our daily life. But what's the use of it during a pandemic? In this episode, Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre, Sapni G Krishna and Utkarsh Narain
May 22, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 331: Economic Stimulus for Post-COVID India
Rupees twenty lakh crore. That's the size of the stimulus package promised by the government. But how will it work?
May 21, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 330: Putin's Pandemic
Today, Vladimir Putin's Russia faces its most serious threat since its annexation of Crimea in 2014. COVID-19 has spread rapidly, placing enormous strains on its public health system. Russia's economy is in lockdown.
May 20, 2020 • 34min
Ep. 329: Preparing for the Second Wave: India Against COVID-19
With India easing restrictions on the movement of people, is it possible that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over? Unfortunately, no. There's a long way to go before we can be sure of that. Shambhavi Naik, Sunila Dixit, and Anirudh
