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All Things Policy

Takshashila Institution
India
China
United States
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Japan
Climate Change
Public Policy
Pakistan
Geopolitics
Critical Minerals
Geospatial Technology
Electric Vehicles
ISRO
Renewable Energy
Spacex
Nisar Satellite
Karnataka Government
Urban Planning
Indian Economy

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 ... more

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Since 1950, only a handful of countries have made the jump from poor to rich, and nearly all of them did it in a similar way. Put a lot of people in factories, sell cheap goods into open Western markets, and climb, one rung at a time, for forty years... more

In this episode, 'The Great Indian Tournament' — Only a few "win" India's white-collar job market while millions compete for a shrinking number of prizes. Sowmya Prabhakar & Shobhankita Reddy use tournament theory to figure out why India's middle cla... more

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Karnataka has long been seen as a leader in fiscal decentralisation, giving local governments both responsibilities and resources to deliver public services. But as the state urbanises rapidly, is this changing?

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Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely mediator in the conflict in West Asia, balancing its relationships with Iran, Saudi Arabia, the US and China. In this episode of All Things Policy, Suman Joshi speaks with Aishwaria Sonavane about what has enabled ... more

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Recent Guests

Srikant Sastri
Chairman of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC)
GDPDC
Episode: "We Feel Free" — India's Geospatial Sector Since the 2022 Policy
Natasha Matloob
Scholar and investigative journalist based in Islamabad
Independent researcher / Takshashila collaboration
Episode: Pakistan and the Taliban: From Allies to Adversaries
Mark Harrison
Professor Emeritus at the University of Warwick, author on economic warfare and sanctions
University of Warwick
Episode: Sanctions and Economic Statecraft
Saheb Singh Chadha
Author of Threading The Needle, Carnegie India
Georgetown University (pursuing masters), Carnegie India (formerly)
Episode: China Gives India "Strategic Breadcrumbs"
Pranay Kotasthane
Deputy director of the Takshashila Institution, chairs the high-tech geopolitics program
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Technology & Geo-Economic Disruption — The AI Shock
Ashish Kulkarni
Economist whose work sits at the intersection of economics, finance, and AI
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Technology & Geo-Economic Disruption — The AI Shock
Sanjay Gubbi
Conservation biologist and founder of the Hulaymatti Nature Foundation
Hulaymatti Nature Foundation
Episode: Whose Forest Is It Anyway?
Barry Eichengreen
Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley; author of Exorbitant Privilege and Money Beyond Borders
UC Berkeley
Episode: The Future of Money
Manoj Harjani
Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Military Transformations Program
S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore
Episode: MilTech and the Governance of Future Wars

Host

Aishwarya Kumar?
Combined host team from Takshashila Institution, focusing on policy analysis, geopolitics, and technology policy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Very comprehensive and critical analysis

    I have been following the All Things Policy podcast from very long time. I always enjoy the conversation with diverse groups of people over pressing public policy issues. I can claim that I have learnt a lot from the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane Mohit
    India2 years ago
  • Great show

    I really enjoy listening to this wonderful podcast from the Takshishila institute. I always find it informative, and it gives me a different view of the world as compared to the view from most western outlets. Wonderful show! It is the show which really got me interested in policy podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John O.
    Australia4 years ago
  • Very detailed and informative podcast

    I really appreciate the depth of information this podcast provides. Also it makes public policy more accessible to the general population.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    psomdeb25
    India4 years ago
  • Brilliant episode. Get Alok Prasanna to speak more.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    anirudh
    6 years ago
  • Crisp and comprehensive

    Excellent articulation and a pertinent discussion for the current times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yeahsasvi
    India6 years ago

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Listeners value rigorous, well-researched policy analysis and clear explanations of complex geopolitics.

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Geospatial Technology and India's Monsoon Crisis
Q: Can you walk us through what an effective early warning system should do and where the gaps currently lie in our case?
An ideal early warning system would notify vulnerable communities well before impacts, consider floodplains and high-risk zones, and account for ground realities like urban drainage and road networks. Gaps include fragmented data platforms, limited last-mile dissemination, inconsistent sensor coverage, and the challenge of turning platform outputs into timely, actionable alerts for individuals and local authorities.
Geospatial Technology and India's Monsoon Crisis
Q: When you look at this data through a geospatial lens, what does it tell you about the nature of this monsoon season and the effectiveness of our early warning systems?
Geospatial imagery reveals multiple flood modes—riverine floods, rapid cloudbursts, and urban waterlogging—each needing different lead times and tailored GIS-based responses. Early warning is possible in parts, but translating warnings into ground actions requires higher sensor density, better data integration, and last-mile delivery mechanisms to reach communities.
"We Feel Free" — India's Geospatial Sector Since the 2022 Policy
Q: Over the last few years, India's geospatial sector has witnessed tremendous momentum. From where you sit today, how would you describe this journey?
The journey is ongoing and transformative, characterized by a deregulated policy that has unlocked freedom for industry, a sharp rise in data availability, and the geopolitical shift toward sovereign capabilities. The emphasis now is on building a foundation—data standards, interoperable datasets, and foundational maps—so that rapid growth in the sector can be sustained and scaled globally.
China: Weaker at Home, Stronger Abroad?
Q: What is the role of common prosperity in policy, and does it imply higher taxes or redistribution?
Common prosperity is framed as increasing upward mobility and social protection, funded through social security expansion and targeted reforms; it's managed within a state-led model, not a wholesale tax crackdown, with a focus on redistribution that supports growth and social stability rather than punitive measures against wealth.
China: Weaker at Home, Stronger Abroad?
Q: Walk me through what's actually happened to the Chinese growth model since about 2021, and the mechanisms behind it.
The property sector crack in 2020-2021, the three red lines, and a policy push away from investment-led growth toward higher-value manufacturing and services, with the private sector facing crackdowns that slowed consumption and investment; the result is slower growth but shifted investment toward tech, innovation, and infrastructure while maintaining central control over the economy.

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All Things Policy consistently covers high-stakes geopolitics, economics, technology policy, and strategic governance, with a strong focus on India's role in global affairs and how policy choices intersect with technology and security. Episodes often feature expert guests from think tanks, academia, government institutes, and industry, and they frequently unpack complex topics like sanctions, AI policy, space policy, energy strategy, and regional security dynamics. A distinguishing trait is their method of pairing a policy professional with a domain expert to translate technical topics into actionable insights for decision-makers and curious professionals. This mix makes the show particularly useful for listeners who want evidence-based ana... more

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7. Sanjay Gubbi
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