All Things Policy
Episodes
How China Wins Without Fighting
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
China's "whole of nation" approach to statecraft …
Distance from Delhi: The experience of being in Bangalore
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like for policy wonks to work in Bengal…
Financing India's Defence
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The cabinet has approved changes that will allow …
India Needs a Chief of Defence Staff
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
India's Russia Conundrum
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Russia do as Russia does? Anirudh Kanise…
India's Economic Slump: The indicators and possible solutions
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Various indicators strongly suggest India’s econo…
A Medieval Trade War
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 21st century isn't the first time China has b…
The Future of Jammu and Kashmir: The Way Forward
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does the dramatic transformation of Jammu an…
Reading The Economist: Currency wars, space debris and microeconomics
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brewing Sino-US currency war, the challenge of …
Bartering Privacy? The death of privacy and data analogies
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Privacy is dying. But can we use data as a bargai…
Decoding The Chinese Art Of Strategy
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Confucius and Sun Tzu to Han Fei Zi, China h…
The Clash Of The Titans: The Trade War in China's Perspective
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Su…
Reading the Economist
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The burning Arctic, how China pursues diplomatic …
The Wealth Of Nations
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does the evolution of China's political econ…
The Twilight of Arms Control: The End of the INF Treaty
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cold War-era INF Treaty died this week. In it…
Politics of Afghanistan: Talking to the Taliban
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode on Politics of Afghanistan, Anand…
Witnessing China's Transformation
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Su…
Reading the Economist
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BoJo's plans to make Britain Great, Trump devalui…
Shaking up the Labour Market: Andhra Pradesh and its new labour reforms
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andhra is seeking to reserve jobs for locals, whi…
The Death of Privacy: AI and Privacy concerns
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence poses a mortal threat to …
China's Military Ambitions: The New Defense White Paper
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
China has released its first Defense White Paper …
DNA Dilemmas: Genome Catalogue in India
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With India's ambitious plans to catalogue human g…
Ending an Estrangement?
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does Imran Khan's meeting with Donald Trump on Mo…
Pacific Ream: China’s Naval Base in Cambodia
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
China has reportedly struck a secret deal to set …
Do these Genes Fit? DNA testing and congenital diseases
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As DNA testing becomes cheaper, more countries an…
The French Digital Tax: A new headache for tech giants?
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is France's recently announced the GAFA (Google,A…
Parched Nation: Solving India's Water Crisis
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India can manage its chronic water crisis. But do…
Reading The Economist: Annoyed Penguins, Global Recession and Happiness
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do travelers in Antarctica annoy penguins? Is the…
Sri Lanka's Uncomfortable SOFA: United States in Indian Ocean
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A political storm is brewing in Sri Lanka over mi…
Osaka Backtrack: The new Data Regime
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Osaka Track has opened new doors in data gove…
Access DNAed: Discussing the DNA Tech Bill
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Lok Sabha is deliberating the DNA Technology …
China's Carrier Killers: The Anti Ship Missile in the South China Sea
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did China test an anti-ship ballistic missile in …
Reading the Economist: Water Crises, Brexit and More
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How could the world address the water crises? How…
Inside Indian Diplomacy: A Conversation with Indrani Bagchi
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of All Things Policy, Adi…
Learning from War: Kargil, Pulwama and the Future
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty years on, can the Kargil war offer us less…
Weapons, Diplomacy and Mobs
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did America's policy of engagement with China rea…
Reading The Economist
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's offer to Modi, South Asia's social divisi…
Another Trump - Kim Meeting: The Future of nuclear North Korea
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise move, Donald Trump became the first…
The G20 Summit
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How did Trump and Xi negotiate a trade war ceasef…
First-Use and its Critics: The Problem of Credibility
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Seven of the nine countries that possess nuclear …
An Indian Space Strategy: What is India Going to do Next?
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian government announced that it will set …
Pompeo's Visit to India: The Future of US-Indian Relations
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can Mike Pompeo's visit to India help manage risi…
A Chinese data trap? Data localization and Indian policy
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Huawei has announced it would be willing to provi…
Is the world getting any better? Battle deaths, digital economy and measuring national power
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have human and societies become less violent? Are…
Why didn't Vijayanagara have a Navy?
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does the history of the Indian subcontinent …
Troubles in the Persian Gulf
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Iran has shot down an American UAV just days afte…
India's Ocean?
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to th…
Reading The Economist: Brexit, Airless tires and Shocking experiments
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anupam Manur and Gayatri Ganpule join Shambhavi N…
When Xi Met Modi
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit seem…
India Needs GMOs
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite India's ban on genetically modified crops…
Upheaval in Hong Kong
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The mass protests against Hong Kong's new extradi…
Reading the Economist: Trade in the Plant World, Magic Mushrooms and Mo Salah
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shambhavi Naik, Pranay Kotasthane and Gayatri Gan…
Grossly Doubtful Production: A Mis-estimation Of India's GDP Growth Rate
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A recent paper by former Chief Economic Advisor o…
A Master Class on Sea Power: Talking with Rear Admiral Shrikhande
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Rear Admiral Sudarshan S…
Anti-Abortion Laws: Legality and Consequence.
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent wave of anti-abortion laws in the…
The U.S Indo-Pacific Strategy: Discussing America's Plan
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The US has a new Indo-Pacific strategy. What does…
Reading The Economist- Intestinal Bacteria, Genital Mutilation, and Iraqi Sheikhs
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shambhavi Naik and Gayatri Ganpule join Yazad Jal…
The Tiananmen Square Massacre -- 30th Anniversary
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Tiananmen Square massacre is still an extreme…
A National Security Doctrine for India
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Takshashila Institution released a National S…
Voting With Your Wallet- Exploring Ethical Consumerism
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brands are becoming increasingly outspoken about …
Understanding Chinese Power
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Thoughtful Thursday episode, General P…
The Promise of BIMSTEC
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With BIMSTEC leaders attending the swearing-in of…
Reading The Economist- Jobs in Rich Countries, Tech Wars and Soda Tax
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Anupam Manur, Yazad Jal a…
The Case For Defence Reforms
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should be on the agenda for the new governme…
Will RuNet Ruin the Net?
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will Russia's new internet regulations end the gl…
Quotas- Are They Hurting the Prospects of Social Equity?
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nidhi Gupta, Pranay Kotasthane and Ananya Iyer jo…
Butcher and Bolt: The Truth About Surgical Strikes
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Surgical strikes are back in the news. But what a…
Huawei To Hell: The Future of Technology Geopolitics
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the US-China trade war entering its final phas…
Reading The Economist - More Cold War, Political Comedy, and Sleep Technology
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yazad Jal and Manoj Kewalramani join Nitin Pai di…
Politicising The Military- Should Military Officers Be Allowed to Join Politics?
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Has politicisation affected the Indian military? …
Teaching Soldiers- Is Military Education Inefficient?
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How have India and China tried to educate their m…
Reading The Economist- Decline of Racial Bias, Left-Leaning Think-tanks and More
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yazad Jal and Anupam Manur join Nitin Pai to dive…
Cab Apps and Congestion- Why Are Cab Aggregators Jamming Our Roads?
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Uber and Ola having gamechanging effects on …
Need Jobs? Build Cities.- Is Creating Additional State Capitals a Good Idea?
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India needs to create 20 million jobs per year fo…
Mainstreaming Counterculture- How do counterculture movements end up as part of the mainstream?
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does Che Guevara's face end up on mass-manufa…
A War of Ideas- Do Ancient Civilisations Explain Present Day Power Politics?
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does the notion of a "clash of civilisations" rea…
Pakistan's Nuclear Bluff- Is the Nasr Just an Intimidation Tactic?
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan's Nasr rocket was supposed to "pour cold…
Justice Denied- Is the Chief Justice Above the Law?
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court's in-house probe panel has give…
China And Masood Azhar- Why Did China Cave?
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why did China finally allow Masood Azhar to be sa…
Poets and Kings: Then and Now
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why did pre-modern Indian states patronise poetry…
Marvel(ous) Geopolitics- What Does the MCU Teach Us About International Relations?
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Marvel Cinematic Universe offers rich and oft…
Recruiting Better Spies- How Do We Improve India's Intelligence Agency?
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All is not well with India's external intelligenc…
The Paradoxes of Prediction- Do Prediction Markets Affect Actual Outcomes?
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do prediction markets work? Do they offer adv…
China's Naval Might
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
China's navy marked its 70th anniversary with a f…
Bubble Boy- A Bold New Age in Healthcare?
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A revolutionary new gene therapy hijacks the huma…
Belt And Road Forum II
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The second summit of the Belt and Road Initiative…
Why Sri Lanka?
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the attack in Sri Lanka a product of third-par…
Tik For Tok- What Does the Ban Mean for Freedom of Expression?
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should India ban TikTok? Does the ban violate the…
Where No Tourist Has Gone Before
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India's tourism industry is not in the best of sh…
Affairs of the Heart
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Israel last week, a team of scientists created…
On Terrorists, Nukes, And Linguistic States
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We at the Takshashila Institution change our mind…
Coming Home
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do migrants return home? What makes people ma…
Breaking The Ice In The Arctic
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's Arctic conference saw the unveiling o…
The Politics Of National Security
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our relaunched podcast, A…
To Gene or Not To Gene
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shambhavi Naik, Yazad Jal and Anirudh Kanisetti d…
Great Wall Of Trade
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The recent EU-China summit has resulted in unprec…
Break Up Big Tech?
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Calls to regulate big technology firms are increa…
The Emperor's New Norms
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do a children's story, Indore's cleanliness,…
Robot Rules
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should lethal autonomous weapons have the discret…
India's Satellite Killers
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having proven its ability to knock out satellites…