Sinopsis
The Takshashila Institution is a networked, next-generation public policy institution. A think tank that works on India's national interest, and a public policy school that equips talented people to run the marathon to transform India.
Episodios
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Ep. 177: The Fake News Conundrum: Singapore’s Gambit
09/10/2019 Duración: 24minSingapore's anti-fake news law took effect on October 02. Shibani Mehta, Rohan Seth, and Utkarsh Narain talk about what such laws might mean for free speech, dissent, and civil liberties, as well as the dilemmas they pose for big-tech and media...
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Ep. 176: China’s Web of Influence and Power
07/10/2019 Duración: 28minMuch has been written about Chinese influence operations undermining democracies and impacting academic freedoms. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar about the instruments China uses to exercise sharp power. On...
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Ep. 175: The Geopolitics of Online Worlds: What MMOs teach us about Economics and Politics
04/10/2019 Duración: 35minThe astonishing multiplayer world of Eve Online allows players to build, trade, become politicians, and wage war on each other. In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti joins Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what such games reveal about...
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Ep. 174: Fighting Together: Joint Operations in the Armed Forces
03/10/2019 Duración: 25minIs military jointness good? Or should each service should be allowed to formulate its own strategy? Are there any lessons for India from the military reforms in China? Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar. On this episode: ...
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Ep. 173: Getting Back on Track: Improving India’s Railway Network
02/10/2019 Duración: 25minThe Railway Board Chairman has recently announced plans to allow 150 private trains into the railway network. What really needs to be done to improve the quality and availability of rail transport? Nitin Pai joins Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane to...
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Ep. 172: India's Economic Dilemmas: How to Fix the Slowdown
01/10/2019 Duración: 31minIndia's economy is in doldrums, but the way out is unclear. Nitin Pai and Anupam Manur join Pranay Kotasthane to discuss the options, from sweeping reforms to sensible taxation. On this episode: You can listen to this show and other awesome shows...
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Ep. 171: The Promise and Tragedy of China: 70 Years of the People’s Republic
30/09/2019 Duración: 36minThe People's Republic of China is celebrating its 70th anniversary on October 1st, 2019. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Pranay Kotasthane about China's tumultuous journey and its uncertain future. On this episode: You can...
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All Things Policy is Moving to IVM Podcasts!
27/09/2019 Duración: 39sHello there! Thank you so much for tuning in to A…
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Cryptocurrency Explained
27/09/2019 Duración: 19minWe all know what cryptocurrency is and how it can…
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On Killer Robots and Partisan Bubbles
26/09/2019 Duración: 28minWill lethal autonomous weapon systems make future…
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A Climate Emergency: Policy Implications and Plausible Solutions
25/09/2019 Duración: 31minThe UN General Assembly has been debating climate…
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Reading The Economist: The Perils of Climate Change
24/09/2019 Duración: 36minWhat's happening in the world with changing clima…
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Howdy Prime Minister?: Modi visits the United States
23/09/2019 Duración: 32minPrime Minister Modi kicked off his week-long visi…
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An Engine of Growth Sputters
20/09/2019 Duración: 24minWith India's automobile industry skidding off the…
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Art Of The Deal In Kabul: A Businessman in Afghanistan
19/09/2019 Duración: 19minWith US-Taliban talks frozen for now, what will i…
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Setting the Desert on Fire: Attack on Saudi Oil
18/09/2019 Duración: 28minLast week's attack on Saudi oil facilities highli…
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Reading The Economist: Immortality, Huawei And Apple
17/09/2019 Duración: 32minHas Huawei made a peace offering to the US? Is Si…
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India's Podcasting Adventures
13/09/2019 Duración: 27minWhat is it like to be a podcaster in India? Our o…
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Speedy Redressal: Massive Fines and Road Safety
12/09/2019 Duración: 21minHow would a smart policymaker tackle the problems…