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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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Ep. 182: The Military Pensions Dilemma: Investing in Human Capital 16.10.2019 23:56

Nearly 25% of India’s defence expenditure for this year will be used to service the pension bill. Is this sustainable? And how does it impact modernisation? Manoj Kewalramani talks to General Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane about their new study...

Ep. 181: Reading the Economist: Smart Cars, Inflation, and Russia 15.10.2019 36:07

Will China have autonomous cars before the West? Is inflation no longer a worry for emerging markets? And why are the EU and Russia patching up now? Manoj Kewalramani, Sankalp Gurjar and Utkarsh Narain discuss all this and more in this week’s...

Ep. 180: A Peculiar Alliance: The China-Pakistan Alliance 14.10.2019 33:18

Sweeter than honey and higher than the mountains-that’s how China and Pakistan describe their relationship. But what really drives it? Is it just about containing India or are there other factors involved? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai and...

Ep. 179: A Meeting in Mamallapuram: Xi Visits India 11.10.2019 33:11

Is the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping an empty gesture or a valuable diplomatic initiative? Our China watchers, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join host Aditya Ramanathan to debate the value of such a...

Ep. 178: Eastern Promises: Why Does the India-Bangladesh Relationship Matter? 10.10.2019 25:43

Delhi and Dhaka signed several agreements during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit, despite concerns about issues like the NRC. Shambhavi Naik talks to Pranav RS, Sankalp Gurjar and Suyash Desai about the future of the India-Bangladesh...

Ep. 177: The Fake News Conundrum: Singapore’s Gambit 09.10.2019 24:05

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...

Ep. 176: China’s Web of Influence and Power 07.10.2019 28:39

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...

Ep. 175: The Geopolitics of Online Worlds: What MMOs teach us about Economics and Politics 04.10.2019 35:41

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...

Ep. 174: Fighting Together: Joint Operations in the Armed Forces 03.10.2019 25:00

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: ...

Ep. 173: Getting Back on Track: Improving India’s Railway Network 02.10.2019 25:50

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...

Ep. 172: India's Economic Dilemmas: How to Fix the Slowdown 01.10.2019 31:27

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...

Ep. 171: The Promise and Tragedy of China: 70 Years of the People’s Republic 30.09.2019 36:25

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...

All Things Policy is Moving to IVM Podcasts! 27.09.2019 0:39

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Cryptocurrency Explained 27.09.2019 19:59

We all know what cryptocurrency is and how it can…

On Killer Robots and Partisan Bubbles 26.09.2019 28:24

Will lethal autonomous weapon systems make future…

A Climate Emergency: Policy Implications and Plausible Solutions 25.09.2019 31:59

The UN General Assembly has been debating climate…

Reading The Economist: The Perils of Climate Change 24.09.2019 36:25

What's happening in the world with changing clima…

Howdy Prime Minister?: Modi visits the United States 23.09.2019 32:23

Prime Minister Modi kicked off his week-long visi…