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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

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00:31:49

Trump's Tariff Pause and Implications for India

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2025/04/30

Trump's tariffs have been the talk of the geoeconomics town for the past few weeks. Most recently, he announced a 90 day pause on his own tariffs. What does this pause mean for the world and India? Are there any opportunities that India can catch onto amidst all the confusion that surrounds this tariff regime? Tannmay Kumarr Baid sits down with Anupam Manur and Anisree Suresh to discuss Trump's tariffs, the pause, and its implications for India and the rest of the world. The PGP is a

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00:30:39

Aryabhata at 50: The Satellite That Launched a Space...

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2025/04/29

Fifty years ago, a modest satellite named Aryabhata marked India's bold entry into space. In this episode of All Things Policy, ShreeKeerthi, Research Analyst and Prof. Dr. Y Nithiyanadam of the Geospatial Programme at Takshashila Institution, trace Aryabhata's journey from its creation in Bangalore to its launch from the Soviet Union during the geopolitics of the 1970s. They examine the scientific hopes it inspired and the lasting legacy it created for subsequent missions like INSAT, IRS,

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00:37:07

Internet in the Space Age

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2025/04/28

In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Aishwaria Sonavane discuss satellite internet. We live in a hyper-connected world, and satellite internet mega constellations are the next leap. Thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites are working together to beam internet globally, representing a massive infrastructure and space tech innovation. This technology holds immense potential for military strategy and economic growth, but its dual-use nature also presents security and regulatory

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00:40:37

Maps, the new mirrors to our society

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2025/04/25

Maps don't just guide us; they help in decision-making. From our food apps to how well we are prepared for disaster management, location is our new currency. In this episode, Y. Nithiyanandam & Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila talk about how geospatial work impacts our markets, governance and our everyday lives. Location isn’t just a pin—it’s power.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public

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00:23:32

Rethinking Migration: Myths, Policies, and Global...

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2025/04/24

In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Danish Zahoor to disentangle some of the myths surrounding global migration. The conversation explores the growing backlash against migration in developed countries, tracing its roots to globalisation and examining the potential consequences for global economic integration. It also delves into the so-called "dark side" of migration, including exploitation, inequality, and brain drain, offering thoughtful insights on

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00:36:20

Decoding India's Labour Codes

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2025/04/23

In 2019-2020, Parliament passed four labour codes which merged twenty-nine existing labour laws into four broad categories intended to ensure, inter alia, universalisation of wages and social security, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and formalisation of employment. With the Union government announcing its intention for the implementation of these codes to begin across states by April 1, 2025, what are some of the hurdles that informal workers may face with these new codes? Join Kripa Koshy

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00:26:48

Ripple and Rules: Rethinking the Indus Water Treaty

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2025/04/22

The Indus Treaty has been called as one of the world's most enduring water sharing agreements, but is that so? In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution and Arpan A Chakravarty, Research Fellow at the India Foundation, explore the origins of IWT in the aftermath of partition, the role played by World Bank, how it has shaped regional water diplomacy and finally reflect on whether the treaty still serves

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00:26:30

Social Cost of AI-Generated Art

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2025/04/21

OpenAI released GPT-4o, which included art generation, particularly Studio Ghibli-style anime recreation of users’ pictures. This update took the internet by storm, and social media platforms were flooded with people recreating their images in Studio Ghibli-style. Parallely, conversations around the integrity of art/artwork, copyright, intellectual property rights, and protecting the livelihood of artists were highlighted. In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi and Anwesha Sen attempt

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00:35:50

The Science and Ethics of De-Extinction

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2025/04/17

Recently, a Dallas-based biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, announced that it has been able to resurrect a species of wolf that went extinct around 12,500 years ago. It claims these dire wolves are the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animals.” What does this mean for science, ecosystems, and society? In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan and Shambhavi Naik shares her insights on the methods used by Colossal, the potential consequences of this breakthrough, the ethical

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00:31:24

The Black Sea Deal: A Quick Fix or a Stable Solution?

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2025/04/16

The recent talks between Russia and the US discussed reviving a maritime security arrangement in the Black Sea. This has been widely touted as a step in the right direction towards ceasing hostilities between Russian and Ukraine. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anushka Saxena explore whether this is really the case, and discuss the promises and shortcomings of the potential agreement and explore what it could mean for the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The PGP

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00:45:07

Signals from the Signal Chat Leak

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2025/04/15

On 24 March 2024, The Atlantic's editor published a story that broke the internet. He revealed being accidentally added to a Signal chat group called 'Houthi PC small group' in which the who's who of senior US national security leadership discussed striking the Houthis in Yemen. After the White House tried to downplay the issue, The Atlantic published another story, this time revealing more details about the bombing timeline.In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra Sharma sits

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00:36:09

Inside the Lok Sabha: Who Really Cares About Foreign...

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2025/04/14

Dr. Walter C. Ladwig III, senior lecturer at King’s College London, sits down with Vanshika Saraf and Tanmay Kumarr Baid to unpack the surprising findings of his latest research on India’s legislative behavior in the realm of foreign security. Drawing on a unique dataset of over 10,000 parliamentary questions from 2004 to 2019, Dr. Ladwig challenges the notion that Indian MPs are disengaged from defense and external affairs.Why do some members of Parliament prioritise foreign policy despite its

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00:48:01

How Should India Navigate Tech Geopolitics?

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2025/04/11

The last few years have been defined by an increased contestation between the US and China that increasingly spills into technological domains such as AI, semiconductors or even space. In addition to this tech warfare, developing countries are concerned about the security of their supply chains — especially in the chips and telecom sectors. Given both supply chain warfare and security concerns, how should India navigate tech geopolitics?Lokendra sits down with Avinash and Tannmay to discuss the

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00:42:49

Impact of technology in law enforcement and policing

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2025/04/10

In this episode of All Things Policy, Yamini J Kumar, in conversation with Mr. Javeed Ahmad, talks about how technology is reshaping law enforcement and policing in India. From AI-based surveillance to cybercrime laws, we discuss both the opportunities and the challenges that come with tech-driven policing. Our guest, Mr. Javeed Ahmed, a seasoned IPS officer, shares insights on tools being used, privacy concerns, ethical questions, and the future of policing. Whether you're curious about facial

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00:39:19

Government Powered Podium Dreams

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2025/04/09

In this episode of All Things Policy, Malathi Renati chats with Cmdr Rajesh Rajagopalan, the first CEO of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), as he shares insightful experiences from his pioneering role. From heartwarming stories of government-led efforts to support and uplift athletes to reflections on public-private partnerships (PPP) and his current work as CEO of the Dani Sports Foundation—this conversation dwells on the intersection of policy, passion, and podium dreams.The PGP is a

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00:42:17

The Satellite Internet Revolution

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2025/04/08

Satellite internet is rewriting the rules of connectivity. In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Sowmya Prabhakar, COO at the Takshashila Institution, unpack the rise of Cloud Nomads and how beaming broadband from space will shift digital behaviours, challenge governance frameworks, and spark geopolitical issues.Monopolies in the sky? Check.Satellite insurance (yes, it’s a thing)? Check.Privacy when your data is literally out of this world? Double-check.Tune in as we orbit around

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00:37:08

Subversive Media: How Protest Movements Harness...

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2025/04/07

When mainstream media turns a blind eye—or worse, reinforces exploitative power structures—protest movements turn to alternative channels to make their voices heard. From underground pamphlets and newsletters in colonial India to encrypted WhatsApp groups and digital zines in contemporary resistance movements, subversive media has long played a critical role in mobilising dissent. In this episode of All Things Policy, Maya Patra and Leah Govias discuss the past, present and future of alternative

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00:40:29

What Makes The Chinese S&T Ecosystem Tick?

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2025/04/04

China's tech innovation has excelled despite a heavy-handed state crackdown on the private sector. Disruptors like Deepseek have emerged, and policy signals from the recent private tech entrepreneurs' symposium and the National People's Congress seem to finally ease on businesses, promising only to "guide them on national priorities."In this video episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena quizzes Shobhankita Reddy on the latest developments in China's Science

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00:30:26

China's Exports of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles...

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2025/04/03

China has emerged as one of the world's leading developers of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). This is reflected in China's exports of UCAVs, especially across West Asia and Central Africa. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Adya Madhavan, researcher with the Takshashila Institution, to discuss Adya's latest research work examining the factors that have enabled China to build such a robust export market, the politics of UCAV exports, and the

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00:36:59

Economic Boycotts: Bane or Boon?

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2025/04/02

From France to Canada, headlines across the world are reporting consumer boycotts as a way for citizens to express their dissatisfaction with global economic policies. In France, for example, a widely cited poll in mainstream French media reported that 6 out of 10 French consumers supported a movement to reject American brands and products made in the US in response to the US' trade tariffs and growing anti-European sentiment. But what are economic boycotts exactly? And how effective are they

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