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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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00:24:11

AI and National Power

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2025/10/09

In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Adya Madhavan explore the connection between artificial intelligence and how it augments and changes different aspects of power. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:25:25

PPPs for India’s Monuments

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2025/10/08

India is opening core conservation to private participation. In this episode of All Things Policy, Arindam Goswami and Ashwin Prasad break down the rationale, the problems it aims to solve, the guardrails needed to prevent commodification and more. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:37:28

Gender, Data, and Policy

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2025/10/07

In this episode of All Things Policy, Shreya Ramakrishnan and Anwesha Sen discuss the book "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Perez which makes a case for how our world is built on a gender data gap. Systems are designed around the male body and male usage patterns, while women’s data is largely unexamined. This is something that many women are viscerally and often acutely aware of but that goes undiscussed, underreported and under researched. Shreya and Anwesha also discuss how this gap

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00:34:50

Unpacking China's AI+ Initiative

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2025/10/06

A few weeks ago, China's State Council released the AI+ Initiative - a fairly significant policy document about the integration of artificial intelligence in key sectors of the economy. In this episode, Shobhankita Reddy and Anushka Saxena of the Takshashila Institution break down the key features of the document, the Chinese model of "command and control", and the state of China's diffusion capacity.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the

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00:41:42

The Nuclear Chess Game: Oil Money & Atomic Power

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2025/10/03

On September 17th, 2025, the world witnessed what might either turn out to be the most consequential defence agreement since NATO's founding, or might fizzle out as something that's not as disruptive as it might seem. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia didn't just sign a mutual defence pact - they potentially rewrote the rules of nuclear deterrence, economic diplomacy, and regional power projection in one stroke.For the first time in history, a nuclear-armed state has formally pledged its atomic

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00:47:05

Does the Greater Bengaluru Authority mean a Better...

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2025/09/30

Bengaluru entered a new era of governance on September 2, when the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) came into force. What does this mean for Bengaluru city dwellers and, more generally, urban governance? In this episode of All Things Policy, Suman Joshi and Bharath Reddy spoke to urban governance expert Mathew Idiculla to understand. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:53:44

India-China in the Indian Subcontinent: Challenges...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Constantino Xavier, and Shruti Jargad from CSEP to discuss how India and China view the Indian subcontinent and each other's role in it. China views the subcontinent through different cultural and geopolitical lenses and views itself as a central player in the region. Although it acknowledges India’s role in the region, China also views itself as an equal player. India’s scepticism of China in the region can be seen

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00:34:14

Geopolitics in Flux: Challenges and Opportunities for...

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2025/09/26

In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar and Bhumika Sevkani sit down with Srividya Jandhyala, Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School, to unpack how today’s shifting geopolitical landscape is reshaping the world of business. From the evolving role of managers to strategies for navigating uncertainty, the discussion explores both the challenges and opportunities that the changing global order presents for companies and economies alike. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to

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00:33:27

An Assessment on Indian Geospatial Portals

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2025/09/25

In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani and Anisree Suresh discuss the capabilities and challenges of India’s geospatial portals. They also examine what holds them back compared to global counterparts, and highlight how India can fine-tune its policies to make geospatial portals more accessible, innovative, and citizen-centric.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:28:02

The Geometry of Uncertainty: India-US Relationship...

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2025/09/24

In this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf is joined by Rushali Saha, a Maitri Fellow at the United States Studies Centre in Sydney. Together, they examine whether the Quad is beginning to drift in the choppy waters of the Indo-Pacific. Recent developments, from stalled trade talks to a sudden spike in visa fees, have tested the foundations of the India-US partnership. As these challenges unfold, what is India’s diplomatic strategy? And can the Quad survive domestic churn within its member

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00:44:17

Bengaluru's Yellow Metro Line Through Geopolitical...

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2025/09/23

On 10 August 2025, after a long delay, the yellow metro line was finally inaugurated by PM Modi in Bengaluru. But just a month after the inauguration, long wait times, overcrowding and underutilisation of potential continue to plague the nearly 19 km line that connects RV Road with Bommasandra. The reason? Geopolitics, because of the involvement of a Chinese supplier of rolling stock.In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra sits down with Tannmay Kumarr Baid, a junior adjunct scholar with

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00:42:41

Society, State & Market: India’s Cyber Awareness...

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2025/09/22

Cyber scams, phishing links, ransomware attacks and digital threats are everywhere. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sowmya Prabhakar (COO, Takshashila Institution) chats with Vinay Nagaraj and Lokendra Sharma about how the society, government and markets can join forces to keep our data safe and our clicks smarter. Tune in for practical tips, sharp insights, and a fresh take on India’s cyber-awareness playbook.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the

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00:27:01

Emission Trading Systems and the Pursuit of Green...

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2025/09/19

China plans to implement absolute caps on carbon emissions for its industries. The Chinese Emissions Trading System (ETS) covers the power, steel, cement and aluminium sectors, accounting for 60% of the country's total emissions. In this episode, Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies programme, and Anisree Suresh, Research Associate in Geoeconomics at the Takshashila Institution, unpack how carbon trading works. We analyse the response of China to the European

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00:27:44

India's Military Wishlist: Understanding the TPCR

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2025/09/18

In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen discuss the latest edition of India’s Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap, or TPCR, and consider its significance for defence procurement, industry, and modern military capability.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:33:01

Inequality Beyond Indices

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2025/09/17

In this episode of All Things Policy, Sridhar Krishna (Senior Scholar), Suman Joshi (Staff Programme Manager, GCPP) and Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, PGP) take a high-level look at the state of Indian society vis-à-vis inequalities and contradictions that pervade it. They pay particular attention to the story beyond economic indices, with particular attention to privilege and the role of institutions. Listen to hear their musings on everything from the role of education in overcoming

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00:34:03

Thinking through the Dalai Lama's Succession

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2025/09/16

In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss the scenarios to witness during the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama. Given the importance of the issue to the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the believers of Tibetan Buddhism, and Beijing, there is both a religious and geopolitical vantage point from which to assess India and China's responses and counter-responses.Do check out Anushka's latest Takshashila discussion document, which includes her framework on assessing the

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00:30:30

Unpacking India's Agricultural Trade

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2025/09/15

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Swathi Kalyani unpack India’s agricultural trade policies, examining where the country holds export potential and what it must do to maximise gains from its agriculture sector. They discuss India’s farm trade policy and suggest calibrated liberalisation, tariff easing, and leveraging strengths in products where India is competitive to balance domestic sensitivities with trade opportunities. To know more about the topic, read Anisree's

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00:38:00

India's Flash Flood Reality and the Challenges Ahead

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2025/09/12

In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Geospatial Research analyst at the Takshashila Institution and Mr. Vipul Anand, Consultant to the Water Resources Division, Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India discuss about the critical world of flash flood management. They explore what distinguishes these sudden, devastating events from regular floods and examine the risks they pose to communities across India. They also talk about the current capabilities of Indian disaster

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00:25:59

Beyond 9/11: Al-Qaeda’s Evolution and Relevance

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2025/09/11

More than two decades after 9/11, al-Qaeda continues to quietly rebuild, embed in local conflicts, and sustain a decentralised global network. In this episode, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with Kabir Taneja to unpack where al-Qaeda stands today, its regional affiliates, and what its evolution means for the Indian subcontinent.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:25:01

India’s Ban on Online Real Money Gaming

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2025/09/10

The recent blanket ban of online real money gaming in India has upended a multi-billion dollar industry and raised urgent questions about jobs, user protection, and market regulation. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen break down the new law’s impact on platforms, players, and policymakers—and explore whether this radical change is a path to reform or a case of regulatory overreach. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the

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