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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Oct 9, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 177: The Fake News Conundrum: Singapore’s Gambit
Singapore's anti-fake news law took effect on October 02. Shibani Mehta, Rohan Seth, and Utkarsh Narain talk about what such laws might mean for free speech, dissent, and civil liberties, as well as the dilemmas they pose for big-tech and media...
Oct 7, 2019 • 29min
Ep. 176: China’s Web of Influence and Power
Much has been written about Chinese influence operations undermining democracies and impacting academic freedoms. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar about the instruments China uses to exercise sharp power. On...
Oct 4, 2019 • 36min
Ep. 175: The Geopolitics of Online Worlds: What MMOs teach us about Economics and Politics
The astonishing multiplayer world of Eve Online allows players to build, trade, become politicians, and wage war on each other. In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti joins Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what such games reveal about...
Oct 3, 2019 • 25min
Ep. 174: Fighting Together: Joint Operations in the Armed Forces
Is military jointness good? Or should each service should be allowed to formulate its own strategy? Are there any lessons for India from the military reforms in China? Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar. On this episode: ...
Oct 2, 2019 • 26min
Ep. 173: Getting Back on Track: Improving India’s Railway Network
The Railway Board Chairman has recently announced plans to allow 150 private trains into the railway network. What really needs to be done to improve the quality and availability of rail transport? Nitin Pai joins Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane to...
Oct 1, 2019 • 31min
Ep. 172: India's Economic Dilemmas: How to Fix the Slowdown
India's economy is in doldrums, but the way out is unclear. Nitin Pai and Anupam Manur join Pranay Kotasthane to discuss the options, from sweeping reforms to sensible taxation. On this episode: You can listen to this show and other awesome shows...
Sep 30, 2019 • 36min
Ep. 171: The Promise and Tragedy of China: 70 Years of the People’s Republic
The People's Republic of China is celebrating its 70th anniversary on October 1st, 2019. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Pranay Kotasthane about China's tumultuous journey and its uncertain future. On this episode: You can...
Sep 27, 2019 • 39sec
All Things Policy is Moving to IVM Podcasts!
Hello there! Thank you so much for tuning in to A…
Sep 27, 2019 • 20min
Cryptocurrency Explained
We all know what cryptocurrency is and how it can…
Sep 26, 2019 • 28min
On Killer Robots and Partisan Bubbles
Will lethal autonomous weapon systems make future…
