All Things Policy

In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Satya Sahu explore the concept of Strategic Technological Vulnerabilities and what it may take for India to plug those in the case of its semiconductor ecosystem.

In this episode, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on her recent position paper that discusses the developments in the cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan, Taiwan's domestic public opinion, potential scenarios of China's usage of force to invade Taiwan, and India's options on the Taiwan issue. They also speculate on potential signs to look out for in case China is preparing to invade Taiwan. Reading: Takshashila Position Paper - The China-Taiwan Saga

Blue Economy refers to the multitude of ocean resources available in the country that can be harnessed to aid the production of goods and services because of its linkages with economic growth, environmental sustainability, and national security. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks with Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia, a Distinguished Fellow of the Foreign Studies Programme at Gateway House. He is also the Chair of FICCI’s Task Force on Blue Economy and served as Chair of the Core Group of Experts on BIMSTEC. They discuss India’s national efforts to harness Blue Economy sectors including the draft National Policy on Blue Economy, the role of the private sector, the opportunities and challenges in the key and allied sectors, and potential areas of collaboration for the G20 countries.

In the second episode of the Police Chowki series, Javeed Ahmad and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the colonial roots of police legislation in India, the subsequent attempts to reform the Police Act of 1861, the Supreme Court decision in the Prakash Singh case on police reforms, the effectiveness of the reforms and guiding principles for police laws. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!

Kingshuk Saha and Dr. Satarupa Sen, an Assistant Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Bengal Institute of Science and Technology, discuss the evolution of language policy in India.

Despite its merits, the 'platformisation’ of gig jobs has failed to increase female labour force participation in India. Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra invite independent development consultant and researcher Ria Kasliwal to shed more light on this topic. Ria scrutinises gig job platforms from a gender lens and outlines the gaps that bar women’s inclusion in gig work.

As scientists hone the ability to extract meaningful information from DNA found in the air, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the policy challenges this new technological progress presents.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. The initiative has seen an unprecedented expansion of Chinese overseas lending. While this has led to infrastructure development across developing countries, it has also exacerbated geopolitical competition, had adverse environmental impacts, and led to debt distress. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Samantha Custer from Aid Data to understand the scale, scope, and implications of China’s overseas finance.

This is the first episode of a new limited series Police Chowki on All Things Policy. In this series, we cast a critical look at the role and functioning of Indian police forces, and unpack the challenges of policing and the need for reform and accountability. In the inaugural episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Javeed Ahmed for a discussion on the daily lives of various police actors like the police constable, station house officer, and superintendent of police/ commissioner of police, who are critical cogs in the police machinery. They discuss the work, role, and responsibilities of these functionaries and some behind the scenes functions they perform.

With recent bank failures in the West raising concerns, how stable is India's financial system? Dive into an engaging conversation with Ruchir Agarwal from the Harvard Kennedy School and Yale School of Management, as we explore the state of India's financial sector. Our discussion will span its development over the past twenty years, insights from banking crises, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.