Pranay Kotasthane joins Vandit Jain from Lights, Camera, Azadi podcast to talk about economic nationalism and its unintended consequences. Listen to the episode here.
What does Russia’s new document on nuclear deterrence say about how it thinks about the ultimate weapon? Does Russia have a policy of escalate to de-escalate? Aditya Ramnathan and Pranav...
Most scientists have rubbished the idea that the novel coronavirus is a biological weapon. Their position could be bolstered by having the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) to investigate the virus....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for a “virtual summit” last week, with the two countries striking significant agreements on everything from mining to maritime strategy....
Have you ever thought about what goes into manufacturing a smartphone that you might order online? It involves highly-optimised global supply chains spanning countries and continents. US-China rivalry and the...
As lockdown restrictions are lifted across India, some states have announced plans to reopen schools. India’s children need to continue their education, and their parents need to go back to...
Admiral Arun Prakash and Lieutenant General (Dr) Prakash Menon discuss the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) position in India in 2019-2020, a reform idea that is even...
China and India are involved in intense stand-offs at multiple points across the LAC for over a month. China’s aggression has approval from Xi Jinping and is driven by domestic...
For over a month now, troops from India and China have been locked in a standoff along the LAC in Ladakh. While media speculation has been rife, both governments have...
The idea of banning the TikTok app has been continually trending on Twitter. Critics cite the app’s Chinese roots and some of its problematic user-generated content. But does a ban...
China’s decision to press ahead with a new national security legislation has led to much speculation about the future of Hong Kong. What’s driving Beijing’s policies and what could be...
What’s driving China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea? Is this a matter of pandemic opportunism or could there be other factors motivating Beijing? Anirudh Kanisetti discusses all this and...
Governments are advocating for social pressure to ensure compliance with lockdowns. Is this wise? And should social media play a role? Prateek Waghre talks to Mira Swaminathan and Shubhika Saluja...
As institutions wither around us, the Indian Armed Forces have retained their credibility. But is there a risk of politicization there as well? Lt Gen Prakash Menon joins Amit Varma...
With the establishment of the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) there also came the new Department of Military Affairs (DMA). In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane talks to Lt...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that the Union government will provide a predictable space policy and regulatory environment for private players. But are the measures announced enough to build...
The Union government recently announced a new recruitment plan called “Tour of Duty” to recruit young soldiers and officers for a term of three years. Will this help reduce the...
Technology touches almost every aspect of our daily life. But what’s the use of it during a pandemic? In this episode, Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre, Sapni G Krishna...
Krishnadevaraya, emperor of Vijayanagara, was a remarkable man, a transition between an ancient Indian king and a recognisably “modern” political leader. Awestruck travellers wrote of the might and wealth of...
Krishnadevaraya, emperor of Vijayanagara, was a remarkable man, a transition between an ancient Indian king and a recognisably “modern” political leader. Awestruck travellers wrote of the might and wealth of...
Rupees twenty lakh crore. That’s the size of the stimulus package promised by the government. But how will it work? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan do a...
Today, Vladimir Putin’s Russia faces its most serious threat since its annexation of Crimea in 2014. COVID-19 has spread rapidly, placing enormous strains on its public health system. Russia’s economy...
With India easing restrictions on the movement of people, is it possible that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over? Unfortunately, no. There’s a long way to go before...
With barely 300 tests per million people, India, the world’s most populous country, has a long way to go before it has a clear picture of the way COVID-19 is...
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat recently said the armed forces should not push for large arms imports and be realistic about their requirements. Why does Indian remain a...
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on the global order. While Sino-US competition is expected to accelerate, middle powers like India could enjoy greater bargaining capabilities...
The death of nuclear arms control seems imminent. But what about conventional arms? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS talk to Dr. Ulrich Kühn about the history of...
Facebook has announced a 20-member content oversight board that many are calling a “Supreme Court”. Are 20 members really enough to moderate all the content on Facebook? What does this...
A recent attack in northern Kashmir killed the Commanding Officer (CO) and three other soldiers of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. But why was the CO in battle? What’s his role?...
Facebook – which owns WhatsApp – has recently acquired a stake in Reliance Jio. This might have profound implications for the future of Indian e-commerce and telecommunications. Rohan Seth and...
