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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 lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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Can the UN Still Deliver for All?
2026/10/23
The United Nations was created to make the behaviour of states more predictable through dialogue, law, and multilateral cooperation. Yet, the UN today faces a trust deficit of its own. In this episode, Vanshika Saraf joins Raja Karthikeya, who has worked within the UN in various capacities over 15 years. They explore why confidence in the UN has weakened, how Security Council paralysis and donor influence shape its credibility, and whether reform can reconnect the institution with people, not just governments.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Trump 2.0’s Indian Subcontinent Strategy
2026/10/22
Tariffs of nearly 50%, Washington warming up to Pakistan after Pahalgam, and a sanctions bill aimed at India’s Russian oil purchases. Is the US still betting on India in our neighbourhood? Astha Rastogi speaks with Abhishek Kadiyala about his new Takshashila discussion document, Trump 2.0’s Indian Subcontinent Strategy. They look at what Washington wants from the region and where cooperation on security, trade and aid holds up or breaks down. They also ask why India remains the anchor of US strategy even as the relationship comes under growing strain.
Read the paper: https://takshashila.org.in/content/publications/20261009-Trump2-ISS.html
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
America Votes: The Final Two Weeks
2026/10/21
Are the 2026 US midterm elections a referendum on Donald Trump, or will local candidates and electoral dynamics shape the outcome? In this episode of America Votes, Takshashila speaks to Professor Jim King about presidential popularity and its influence on congressional elections. We examine how national political sentiment translates into seats, and what losing control of Congress would mean for Trump. Why do midterm defeats not necessarily predict the outcome of the next presidential election? What can the results tell Indian observers about the future of American politics as the country heads toward 2028?
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Senior Care: Where Do The Markets Stand?
2026/10/19
Malathi Renati is in conversation with Asheesh Gupta, co-founder of Samarth, one of India’s leading eldercare organisations, about how India is building, staffing and paying for care for its senior citizens.
Fact: India has close to 16 crore people aged 60 and above, and that number is expected to reach about 35 crore by 2050. From a senior citizen demographic of 7-10% currently to 20-25%.
More of their care is now bought: home attendants, nurses, care managers. Much of it sits outside any clear regulation. We must act now and establish policies to address these gaps.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The Road to 100 GW Nuclear Energy
2026/10/16
India has an ambitious target of 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047. The historic SHANTI Act of December 2025 and the second-stage PFBR reaching criticality in April 2026 have added the necessary momentum. But recent parliamentary committee reports reveal the troubles facing the nuclear establishment, including major delays in key projects and the third-stage that uses abundant thorium. In this episode of All Things Policy, host Kavya Rai sits down with Lokendra Sharma to unpack what the parliamentary committee found, the promises of the SHANTI Act, and focus areas for scaling nuclear energy rapidly in the country.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Starlink and the Price of Dependence
2026/10/15
In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Ashwin Prasad Rao discuss the ongoing debate over Starlink’s entry into India and the national security questions it raises. Beyond market competition and internet access, they examine the risks of relying on a foreign-controlled satellite network, the limits of India’s regulatory powers, and lessons from Starlink’s use in Ukraine and Iran. They also discuss what India can do to reduce its dependence while benefiting from satellite internet.
Further reading: Starlink and Risks for India — Takshashila Discussion Document, April 2026, by Ashwin Prasad Rao, Aditya Ramanathan, and Col. Das (Retd.). - takshashila.org.in/content/publications/20260412-Starlink-and-Risks-For-India.html
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
America Votes | What Are We Watching?
2026/10/14
In this second episode of America Votes, the All Things Policy series on the 2026 US midterm elections, Brig. Raman speaks with Professor Ryan Williamson of the University of Wyoming about what the 3 November vote may reveal. The conversation focuses on President Trump's push to nationalise his party's campaign, the Republican tilt of the Senate map, strategic retirements and the growing weight of primaries. It also flags the races worth watching, from Maine and Texas to Alaska, Kansas and Iowa. The episode closes on three election night indicators. These are the uniformity of the swing, the gap between candidates and their party, and the seats each party wins per vote. The larger question is whether American elections still reward candidates or simply parties.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
AI and India’s Electricity Market
2026/10/13
India’s power system is becoming more complex as renewable energy grows and electricity demand becomes harder to predict. In this episode of All Things Policy, Gopal Tomar speaks to Dinker George Mattam about how AI and machine learning could make India’s electricity markets smarter. They explore the role of forecasting, automated decision-making, storage and demand flexibility; who benefits from more dynamic power markets; and what India needs to get right in terms of data, market design and policy.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The Inverse Law of Innovation
2026/10/12
How does a young officer’s “Why not?” become a senior officer’s “Better not”?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, speaks with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya (Retd) about The Inverse Law of Innovation: the idea that openness to new ideas in government declines with years of service. Drawing on his experience in naval innovation, Golaya explores how career risks, rigid procedures and the “frozen middle” can stall promising ideas. Together, they discuss small experiments, leadership support and rewarding outcomes, asking a vital question: how can institutions uphold accountability while giving good ideas a chance?
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
How China Makes Policy
2026/10/09
China is often seen as a highly centralised system where policy is decided at the top and simply implemented by the bureaucracy. But is Chinese policymaking really that straightforward? In this episode, Shreya Ramakrishnan speaks with Shobhankita Reddy about how policymaking actually works in China. They explore the iterative nature of the policymaking process, the different stakeholders who shape it, and how these dynamics are reflected in China’s approach to AI. The conversation then looks at the broader domestic economic trends shaping China’s technology ecosystem, and what these could mean for the country’s future technological ambitions.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
A New Congress, A New Challenge for India-US Ties?
2026/10/08
In this episode of All Things Policy, Aditi Palo speaks with Abhishek Kadiyala about the impacts of an altered US Congress composition on India-US ties. In the past, the US Congress has proven to be a relatively consistent element in India-US ties and a reliable institution in times of political uncertainty. But early trends in the midterm elections indicate a shift towards a more ideologically divided composition of Congress, which could potentially erode this very reliability. Aditi and Abhishek unpack the uncertainties a fragmented Congress would bring in, and delve into the measures India could take to preserve the institutional foundations of this relationship.
Explore:
US Mid-Term Tracker - https://dcdossier.github.io/Generational-Mid-terms/
DC Dossier - https://dcdossier.github.io/
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
America Votes | Why should India care?
2026/10/07
In this inaugural episode of 'America Votes', All Things Policy's series covering the US mid-terms, Brigadier Anil Raman and Abhishek Kadiyala cover the early trends in November elections. They discuss the process, the politics and its relevance for India. It frames the midterms as a contest for Congress, whose powers over war, tariffs and aid outlast any executive action. Tracing the President's record-low approval and Republican fears, the episode shows how American domestic politics now sets the cost and tone of ties with India. It argues that India remains strategically essential but politically disposable, and that a Democratic House will not undo American protectionism. Ultimately, it asks whether New Delhi must stop treating Congress as insurance against the executive and build constituencies on Capitol Hill.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The Limits of US-China Cooperation on AI Safety
2026/10/06
Can the US and China cooperate on AI safety while competing to lead the technology’s development? Bharath Reddy and Shobhankita Reddy examine what the Trump–Xi summit revealed, why calls to slow the AI race face resistance and what areas they might possibly cooperate on going forward.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The Medical Wild East
2026/10/05
A Chinese company engaged in semi-invasive brain-computer interface became the first firm globally to get regulatory approval for commercial use. Within 12 days, different arms of the Chinese government - both at the national and local level - worked together to assign the product a medical insurance code, add it to the government’s consumables catalogue, and list it for hospital procurement. In contrast, it may be 2029 when Elon Musk's Neuralink gets its regulatory clearance.
Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Shambhavi Naik to discuss what all this means and its potential impact for China and the rest of the world.
Read Shobhankita's op-ed here - https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/china-s-laissez-faire-approach-to-cutting-edge-medical-technology-has-set-the-cat-among-the-pigeons-14021687.htmlAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Should Governments Read Science Fiction?
2026/10/01
Science fiction has a habit of describing inventions decades before they're built: the submarine, the mobile phone, even the phrase "atomic bomb." Astha Rastogi and Ashwin Prasad Rao ask whether that same imaginative power can help governments make sense of technologies that don't yet exist.
All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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