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All Things Policy

Takshashila Institution
India
China
United States
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Japan
Climate Change
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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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More than a quarter of the world's countries now live under sanctions. They have become the West's instrument of choice—the thing governments reach for when war is unthinkable and doing nothing is unacceptable. Freeze the reserves, cut off the banks,... more

As India and China navigate the paradoxes of their post-Galwan ties, stressors ranging from Delhi-Washington ties to a competition over influence in the Indo-Pacific continue to plague a strategic "reset." In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Anus... more

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SpaceX, which has built the largest satellite internet constellation and has also made history with the largest IPO in the world is now testing the largest rocket ever developed. Recently, the Starship, as the rocket is being called, completed its 13... more

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U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby, recently critiqued what he called a "collective “middle powers” strategy". In this episode, Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager) sits down with Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd) (Head, Defence Fellow... more

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Recent Guests

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"
Anil Raman
Brigadier (retired), research fellow at Takshashila, heads Defence Fellowship Programme
Takshashila Institution
Episode: Thorny Security Relations Between India and the US?
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
Ankita Chakkraborty
Dentist by training and trustee and treasurer at Avant Welfare Foundation
Avant Welfare Foundation
Episode: NGO Service Delivery And Civic Society Partnerships
Devashish Mitra
Professor of Economics and the Cramer Professor of Global Affairs at the Maxwell School, Syracuse University
Syracuse University – Maxwell School
Episode: Tariffs and Trade Disruption — Trump and Beyond

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
    6 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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#8
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#45
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Talking Points

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Can China's Open-Weight Models Help India's AI Sovereignty?
Q: What does tech sovereignty mean for India in this context?
Sovereignty should be viewed as a spectrum, not an absolute; India could pursue a mixed strategy of in-country hosting for certain models and using open-weight models hosted elsewhere to maintain access and bargaining power.
Can China's Open-Weight Models Help India's AI Sovereignty?
Q: Is AI really a global public good, and are Chinese models closing the gap?
There is skepticism about the “global public good” framing, but there is evidence that Chinese open-weight models perform well on many tasks and are widely adopted due to cost advantages, while gaps remain on highly complex tasks.
Can China's Open-Weight Models Help India's AI Sovereignty?
Q: What is the significance of the World AI Conference, beyond Xi's rhetoric?
The conference signals AI's rising centrality in policy and governance, with Xi emphasizing AI as a global public good and the strategic importance of Chinese open-weight models as a counterweight to US frontier models.
Thorny Security Relations Between India and the US?
Q: How has India historically managed strategic autonomy, and how does that fit with the current US emphasis on burden-sharing?
India has long pursued strategic autonomy to diversify partnerships and avoid single-bloc dependence, and the current discourse can be accommodated if the US respects India's autonomy while continuing to value defense and economic ties.
Thorny Security Relations Between India and the US?
Q: What is meant by a 'middle powers' network rather than a formal bloc, and why is that distinction important?
It emphasizes flexible, interest-driven cooperation without permanent commitments, allowing countries like India to preserve strategic autonomy while still collaborating on shared challenges like regional security and balance of power.

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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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