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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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Recent Guests

Praveen Pai
WHO Global Network's designated focal point for age-friendly work in Kochi
Magix; Kochi-based NGO; Co-ordinator for age-friendly initiatives in Kerala
Episode: Senior Citizen Policies: The Kerala Model
Sunil Acharya
Entrepreneur in the semiconductor space; associated with Semiconductor Future Accelerator Lab (SFAL)
SFAL; Karnataka government collaboration
Episode: Semicon 2.0 Focuses on Getting India's Chip Design Game Right
Shruti Rajagopalan
Senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center; Indian Political Economy Program director; Emergent Ventures India founder
Mercatus Center / George Mason University / NYU School of Law
Episode: Where Will Future Growth Come From?
Ajay Shah
Economist with experience in the Indian public sector and policy circles; co-author of In Service of the Republic
XKDR Forum; Takshashila collaborations
Episode: Risk and Resilience: Built in Peacetime
Hakimuddin Habibulla
Founder of Swimming Matters; former 2000 Sydney Olympian; involved with Murtha Pools
Swimming Matters
Episode: Why Swimming Is A Policy Issue
Dr. Dheeraj Dwarakanath
Professor of computer science and engineering, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Systems
Don Bosco Institute of Technology
Episode: India’s Sovereign AI Stack: Beyond the GPU Race
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

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 146 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
    India5 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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Crowded topics succeed due to a strong host-guest dynamic and practical takeaways for policymakers and businesses.
Listeners value rigorous, well-researched policy analysis and clear explanations of complex geopolitics.

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Cross-Border Strikes and Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
Q: What role can regional powers realistically play in de-escalating the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict?
Regional actors can provide diplomatic channels and mediation, but cannot replace the need for Islamabad and Kabul to manage the TTP and border security directly, though they can help sustain dialogue and restraint.
Cross-Border Strikes and Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
Q: How does Pakistan's claim of calibrated strikes align with the humanitarian impact and international perception?
The episode highlights that while Pakistan frames the strikes as calibrated, conflicting casualty reports from Afghanistan and the UN complicate legitimacy and risk eroding domestic and international credibility.
Saudi Arabia’s Houthi Problem
Q: Is it the circumstances that have changed or Houthis' capabilities that has changed since 2015?
Both: the Houthis have improved operational capabilities, including long-range drones and missiles possibly aided by Iran, while regional dynamics and external power calculations have shifted, allowing the Houthis to project power more effectively and complicate Saudi targeting and retaliation options.
Saudi Arabia’s Houthi Problem
Q: What exactly do the Houthis want from Saudi Arabia and what are they trying to achieve through these attacks?
The Houthis seek both practical security guarantees and political legitimacy, with Iran serving as a key ally; they aim to disrupt Saudi influence, force a reconfiguration of regional security arrangements, and push for recognition as a ruling entity within Yemen, all while leveraging the Red Sea chokepoints to extract concessions from Saudi Arabia and its allies.
Saudi Arabia’s Houthi Problem
Q: But Raja, before we get into the current conflict, if you could briefly take us back in history and explain the crux of this entire Saudi-Houthi conflict, and what are the central political security issues that have kept this conflict going on for so long now?
History shows Yemen's unification, post-Arab Spring turmoil, and the rise of the Houthis as a powerful non-state actor with local legitimacy in certain areas; the rivalry with the Saudi-backed government and external backers created a protracted cycle of escalation, ceasefires, and resumed hostilities that neither side could decisively resolve. The Houthis' geographic strongholds near the Red Sea, combined with Iranian ties, set the stage for a longer strategic contest over regional influence and access to critical waterways.

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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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