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All Things Policy

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India
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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 ... more

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Can India and China cooperate on climate change despite ongoing geopolitical tensions? In this episode of All Things Policy, Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution, is joined by Pooja Ramamurthi and Shruti Jargad from the Ce... more

The Strait of Hormuz has become central to global conversations with the War in West Asia and Iran’s closure of the Strait. Global supplies of oil and other commodities such as Urea and petrochemicals hang in the balance. Iran continues to control th... more

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anwesha Sen and Anisree Suresh examine the draft sugarcane (control) order 2026 released by the Department of Food and Public Distribution against India’s US$ 300 billion bioeconomy aspirations. They discuss the ... more

In this episode, Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd), Lokendra Sharma and Ashwin Prasad Rao sit down to make sense of the Quad partnership that's sending confusing signals. The Quad foreign ministers met in New Delhi on 26 May, but the optics were hard to re... more

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Recent Guests

Anil Raman
Brigadier, research fellow at the Takshashila Institution, heads the Defense Fellowship
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Reading the Quad Between the Lines
Lokendra Sharma
Staff research analyst, High Tech Geopolitics Programme, Takshashila Institution
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Reading the Quad Between the Lines
Pranay Kotasthane
Chairs high-tech geopolitics programme at Takshashila; semiconductor policy expert
Takshashila Institution
Episode: The Indian interest in US-China AI Chips Tango
Shambhavi Naik
Chairperson of the Advanced Biology Programme at Takshashila
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Energy Realism for India
Will Todman
Chief of Staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and a Senior Fellow in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
CSIS
Episode: The Iran Brief: Regional Order Unravelling
Dr. Ameya Kagali
Army-trained sports medicine physician; chief physician for India's Paralympics team
Indian Paralympics, Indian Army
Episode: Parasport, Medicine and Policy
Satya Sahu
Friend of the host; former host of a semiconductor podcast
Episode: From Chips to LLMs: How Fast Is China Catching Up?
Yusuf Unjhawala
Defense policy analyst who tracks India's defense ecosystem
Takshashila Institution
Episode: No Shortcut to Military Power
Raja Karthikeya
Political affairs officer at the United Nations Secretariat; drafted UNSC debates on Iran's nuclear programme
United Nations Secretariat
Episode: The Iran Brief: Beyond the Ayatollahs

Host

Lokendra Sharma; Shobhankita Reddy; Sowmya Prabhakar; Nithyanandam; Malathi Renati; Amit Kumar; Arindam Goswami; Aishwarya Sonavane; Adya; Anwesha; Kavya Rai; Anushka Saxena; Bhumika Sevkani; Anisree Suresh; Brigadier Anil Rahman; Abhishek Kadiyala; Bigad
A core team of researchers and hosts guiding discussions and introducing guests across geopolitics, technology policy, and public governance.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 142 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
    5 years ago
  • Crisp and comprehensive

    Excellent articulation and a pertinent discussion for the current times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yeahsasvi
    India6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Balanced critique of narratives with data-driven insights.
Diverse guest mix and deep dives on timely topics.
Clear, rigorous policy analysis that stays accessible to non-experts.
Concise, well-structured discussions that respect your time.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#237
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#18
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#37
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#41
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#46
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Unlocking India’s Seaweed Economy
Q: What reforms are proposed to fix the rights issue?
A Seaweed Ocean Lease (SOL) framework with geo-referenced areas is proposed to grant exclusivity, long-term tenancy, and renewable rights, enabling banks to collateralize assets and investors to commit capital.
Unlocking India’s Seaweed Economy
Q: What is the core policy bottleneck preventing scale?
The key bottleneck is the lack of secure, transferable, mortgageable rights to ocean spaces, which inhibits financing, long-term investment, and private-sector participation in seaweed cultivation.
Unlocking India’s Seaweed Economy
Q: What is seaweed and why does it matter?
Seaweed is a marine crop that can be cultivated in coastal waters and has broad industrial potential across food, feed, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, and climate-related applications, making it a high-growth opportunity for India.
The Iran Brief: Regional Order Unravelling
Q: To get things started, could you paint the picture of when President Trump returned to office in 2025 and the overall strategic condition of the Middle East?
The guest suggests that after initial shifts, the region saw a series of changes—the October 7 attacks, the downgrading of Hamas, and the realignment of regional powers with the U.S. focusing on economic engagement; overall, a more volatile but strategically opportunistic environment with Israel asserting its regional role.
What did Trump's China trip achieve?
Q: How did Taiwan feature in the discussions and what are the implications for future US–China diplomacy?
Taiwan was treated as a red line by China and a potential bargaining chip by the US; the guest emphasizes that Beijing warned against confrontation if Taiwan is mishandled, while the US signaled it would not readily commit to interventions, leading to a tense but controlled diplomatic posture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About All Things Policy

What is All Things Policy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-focused tech and geopolitics show that unpacks current events through data-driven analysis and expert commentary. Episodes frequently explore US–China dynamics, space policy and governance, digital governance, energy security, and defense strategy, often weaving in policy implications for India and the broader Indo-Pacific. A notable strength is the mix of researchers and policy practitioners from a think-tank context, offering rigorous, nuance-rich takes on timely topics, with an accessible delivery that appeals to professionals, students, and decision-makers who want clear context and practical takeaways.

Potential listeners should expect thoughtful, issue-first discussions that connect global events to policy choices, regulator... more

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