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The International Risk PodcastEpisode 136: The International Risks of the Fukushima Water Release with Hamsini HariharanThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe’s leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world’s highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebo...2023-10-3028 min
Beyond ColourIntroducing Beyond ColourThis podcast was born out of an enquiry to understand what happens to creative individuals - who normally choose isolation - when they are forced into isolation. We explore numerous accounts of artists and arts practitioners who share their respective journeys and experiences of how they dealt with seclusion. In a way, these are collective oral histories of a most unique time in our generation, thus far.
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Music, Mix & Master : Anurag Shanker
Logo Design : Hamsini Hariharan
Creator & Producer : Malini Hariharan2021-10-2001 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 91: We Are Going On A BreakIn episode 91, host Hamsini Hariharan explains the reason for the show going on hiatus. You can follow Hamsini on social media.Twitter: ( https://twitter.com/HamsiniH )Instagram: ( https://instagram.com/lady_baritone )DM and follow States of Anarchy page on Instagram: ( https://instagram.com/statesofanarchy )You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...2021-07-1507 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 90: Nehru - Realist or Idealist?Was Nehruvian Policy responsible for India-China War? On Episode 90, Hamsini Hariharan answers a question about the personal beliefs of leaders and larger repercussions. Please Note: The New Episode of States of Anarchy will release on Thursday instead of Tuesday.Read More:1) Nehru’s Foreign Policy: Realism and Idealism Conjoined - Andrew Kennedy ( https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198743538.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780198743538-e-7 )2) Revisiting Nehruvian Idealism in the Context of Contemporary Imperialism - Anirudh Deshpande ( https://www.epw.in/journal/2006/52/special-articles/revisiting-nehruvian-idealism-context-contemporary-imperialism.html )3) Ep. 71 of States of Anarchy with Anton Harder:( https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/states-of-anarchy-with-hamsini-hariharan-Rr4RYra1Dnybl...2021-07-0808 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 88: The Israel-Palestine ConflictWhat’s the difference between these present clashes between Israel and Palestine and the ones that happened in 2014 and 2009? On episode 88 of States of Anarchy, Hamsini answers a question about the latest round of clashes between Israel and Palestine. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email at ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Your question can be featured on the QnA segment of States of Anarchy which appears every fortnight!Read Mo...2021-06-2208 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 86: The Hand Behind the ThroneIs there any Chinese backing to the Myanmar army in their takeover? What impact will it have on India? In episode 86 of States of Anarchy, Hamsini answers a listener's question on the coup in Myanmar. If you have questions about international relations or foreign policy, send them to us via email at ivmstatesofanarchy@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy (https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Your question can be featured on the QnA segment of States of Anarchy which appears every fortnight!Read More:1) Myanmar embraces Russian...2021-06-0807 min
Cyrus Says CleanEp. 644: feat. Hamsini HariharanOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by Hamsini Hariharan, host of the States of Anarchy podcast, a foreign policy researcher and journalist. Hamsini's research interests are Chinese foreign policy, Asian geopolitics and India's worldview. Hamsini and Cyrus talk about her podcast States of Anarchy, and discuss a lot about Chinese geo-political relations with India and the rest of the world, how Hamsini got interested in Chinese policy in the first place, idolising Kofi Annan very early in life, realising that most Indians know next to nothing about China, what working at a thinktank is like, and a lot more...2021-03-0957 min
Cyrus Saysfeat. Hamsini HariharanOn this episode, Cyrus is joined by Hamsini Hariharan, host of the States of Anarchy podcast, a foreign policy researcher and journalist. Hamsini's research interests are Chinese foreign policy, Asian geopolitics and India's worldview. Hamsini and Cyrus talk about her podcast States of Anarchy, and discuss a lot about Chinese geo-political relations with India and the rest of the world, how Hamsini got interested in Chinese policy in the first place, idolising Kofi Annan very early in life, realising that most Indians know next to nothing about China, what working at a thinktank is like, and a lot more...2021-03-0954 min
Museu de vozes desconexasEp. 52: The Stories Behind The Numbers Podcast: States of Anarchy with Hamsini Hariharan (LS 30 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Ep. 52: The Stories Behind The NumbersPub date: 2020-06-23Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationArunabh Ghosh joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about statistics in the early days of People’s Republic of China and exchanges between India and China during that period.For comments or questions, reach out to the host For questions or comments, reach out to the host on twitter @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH ) or on In...2021-01-031h 13
Uncle, Please Sit!Ep. 28: Hindi Chini Bye ByeThis week on an all-new episode of Uncle Please Sit, Joel Pereira and Tushar Abhichandani are diving deep into what uncles fear the most - and it's not jewelry commercials or pride parades. This week, we're talking about China.Joining us is Hamsini Hariharan, a China commentator, a columnist for CNBC and host of the podcast States of Anarchy, and on this week's episode, we're talking about India and China's long shared history and our culture, conflicts and competition. We also talk about what China means to us here in India, and what we mean to the Chinese...2020-10-191h 06
The Pragati PodcastEp. 150: What's Happening in China?Foreign policy wonk and podcaster Hamsini Hariharan returns to Episode 150 of The Pragati Podcast to discuss China's internal issues and news in 2020.While Indian news outlets cover the ongoing Chinese aggressions in Ladakh and the India-China border conflict, Hamsini helps listeners take a peek at what is happening within China since the Coronavirus pandemic started, how the Chinese economy and politics are faring, and explores what else is occupying China's foreign policy today.Hamsini Hariharan started the Pragati Podcast along with Pavan Srinath in April 2017 and was a co-host for close to 70 episodes. Currently, Hamsini...2020-10-0100 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaThe Dragon and the ElephantWhy is there this tension between China and India? To understand that, we must uncover many layers of the past. Foreign Policy scholars Hamsini Hariharan and Shibani Mehta join Amit Varma in episode 181 of The Seen and the Unseen to share their insights on the rich history of the interactions between these two great civilizations. Also check out: 1. What Does China Want? -- Episode 143 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewalramani). 2. Chinese Foreign Policy -- Episode 81 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewalramani). 3. Foreign Policy is a Big Deal -- Episode 170 of The Seen and the Uns...2020-07-122h 59
Econ CentralGreen Shoots in the Desert SandWhat are these green shoots India's government is speaking of? Is our economy getting better? Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul give context to the hype in episode 2 of Econ Central. They also discuss the incentives of politicians in the Indo-China conflict and bust the Zero-Sum Fallacy. Also check out: 1. Should We Be Aatma Nirbhar? -- Episode 1 of Econ Central. 2. India’s Economy in the Time of Covid-19 -- Episode 177 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vivek Kaul). 3. The Nuances of Lockdown -- Episode 176 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Anup Malani). 4. The Indian Economy in 2019 -- Episode 153 of The Seen and the...2020-06-2556 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaForeign Policy is a Big DealSo much of the lives of common people depends on the relationships between nations. But is foreign policy an arcane subject, meant only for wonks and elites? No! Pranay Kotasthane and Manoj Kewalramani join Amit Varma in episode 170 of The Seen and the Unseen to demystify international relations. Note: This episode contains an update about how foreign policy will be affected by Covid-19. That sections begins at around 1 hr 57 minutes. Also check out: 1. Foreign Policy -- Episode 63 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nitin Pai) 2. What Does China Want? -- Episode 143 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manoj Kewal...2020-04-262h 37
The Pragati PodcastRebroadcast Ep. 90: Not Just A Civil ServantWe hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast.The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath.Mr. Anil Swarup is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of...2020-02-2600 min
Peeking DuckEp. 36: The Lassitude of International LawAmeya Naik joins host, Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international law and how it measures up in the current geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: The Fog of Peace: A Memoir of International Peacekeeping in the 21st Century The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World The Politics of Collective Violence When Things Fell Apart: State Failure in Late-Century Africa (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) The Real Politics of...2019-11-191h 08
Peeking DuckEp. 35: When 5G Runs The WorldMunish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan on a new episode of States of Anarchy to discuss 5G technology and it's associated risks. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: The Road to 5G: Technology, Politics And Beyond You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ Get on the...2019-11-1246 min
Peeking DuckEp. 34: Around The World in 45 MinutesThis is a special roundup of all the news on the global stage from the last month. In October, Xi Jinping's visit to India, Pakistan's FATF deadline, Brexit, and Trump's impeachment dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH on Twitter or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Man Behind Institute Which Sponsored MEPs' Kashmir Visit Had Close Ties With North Korea Turkey’s invasion of Syria explained Islamic State after the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Get on the email list at hamsini...2019-11-0533 min
Peeking DuckEp. 33: Connecting The DotsConnectivity has become an important aspect of international relations. Ritika Passi joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss different connectivity projects and their geopolitics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: Reconnecting Asia China Research by AIDDATA China Global Investment Tracker World Bank Reports on The Belt and Road Initiative Macro Polo by the Paulson Institute Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-10-2954 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 01: (Rebroadcast) The Sea Is My NationIn India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants by Sunil Amrith Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh Seas of Citizenship by Hamsini Harihar...2019-10-2222 min
Peeking DuckEp. 01: (Rebroadcast) The Sea Is My NationIn India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants by Sunil Amrith Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh Seas of Citizenship by Hamsini...2019-10-2225 min
Peeking DuckEp. 32: A Tale of Two KingdomsDeep Pal joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 32 of States of Anarchy to discuss India's foreign policy towards Bhutan and Sikkim. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Smash and Grab: Annexation of Sikkim by Sunanda K. Datta-Ray Sikkim: Requiem for a Himalayan Kingdom by Andrew Duff Sikkim: Dawn of Democracy by GBS Siddhu The Kingdom at the Centre of the World by Omair Ahmad Foreign Policy Of Bhutan by Rajesh S Kharat Get on the...2019-10-151h 31
Peeking DuckEp. 31: All Things Cyber Munish Sharma joins Hamsini Hariharan to break down concepts in cyber security and the challenges that India faces in the cyber domain. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: India’s Strategic Options in a Changing Cyberspace by Cherian Samuel and Munish Sharma Ep. 02: How to Hack an Election India's Cyber Security Challenges National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android ...2019-10-0857 min
Peeking DuckEp. 30: The First Economic BlueprintSanjaya Baru joins Hamsini Hariharan on episode 30 to discuss the Bombay Plan and its relevance to how we look at questions surrounding the Indian economy today. Read More: Essays by KN Raj Money Income Prices in 19th Century India by Brahmananda P. R. Development Experience in the Indian Economy: Inter-state Perspectives edited by PR Brahmanada and V.R. Panchamukhi Writings of Prabat Patnaik Towards Sustainable Growth: Essays in Fiscal and Financial Sector Reforms in India by Raja Chelliah, Income-Poverty And Beyond: Human Development in India edited by Raja Chelliah, and R. Sudarshan Merchants and Colonialism: Freedom...2019-10-0137 min
Peeking DuckEp. 29: Around the World in 30 MinutesOn the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In September, attacks on oil fields, Howdy Modi, the economy and Israeli elections dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-09-2428 min
Peeking DuckEp. 28: India at Turtle BayAmbassador BS Prakash joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India has interacted with the United Nations over time. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations by Stephen C. Schlesinger The Horseshoe Table by Chinmaya R. Gharekhan Legitimacy of Power: The Permanence of Five in the Security Council by Dilip Sinha The Peacemakers: India and the Quest for One World by Manu Bhagavan The United Nations Archives You...2019-09-1752 min
Peeking DuckEp. 27: Using a Sword to Mend Torn ClothesFormer Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, TCA Raghavan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss civil-military relations in Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-09-1036 min
Peeking DuckEp. 26: South Asia NowDevirupa Mitra, the Deputy Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent of The Wire joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss what's happening in South Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-09-0357 min
Peeking DuckEp. 25: Around The World In About 30 MinutesOn the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In August, Kashmir, nuclear missiles. the Order of Zayed, a fire in the Amazon dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-08-2730 min
Peeking DuckEp. 24: India's Nuclear DoctrineManpreet Sethi joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about India's nuclear doctrine on its twentieth anniversary. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Nuclear Strategy: India's March Towards Credible Deterrence -- Manpreet Sethi Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy -- Manpreet Sethi Global Nuclear Challenges: Energy, Proliferation and Disarmament -- Manpreet Sethi Weapons of Peace: The Secret Story of India's Quest to be a Nuclear Power -- Raj Chengappa The Strategy Trap: India and Pakistan Under the Nuclear Shadow -- Lt Gen Prakash Menon Nuclear India -- Jasjit Singh India's...2019-08-2055 min
Peeking DuckEp. 23: On Peace and PakistanOn the occasion of Independence Day, Chintan Modi joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about peace, peacebuilding and our relations with Pakistan. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Mukund and Riaz by Nina Sabnani The Other Side of Silence by Urvashi Bhutalia Remnants of a Separation by Aanchal Malhotra Children's History of Sindh by Hamida Khuro You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other...2019-08-131h 13
Peeking DuckEp. 22: The Last BastionSwarna Rajagopalan joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how gender plays out in international politics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy(https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Read more: Women, Security, South Asia: A Clearing in the Thicket by Swarna Rajagopalan Bananas, Beaches and Bases by Cynthia Enloe What it looks like when men are photoshopped out of politics Sex and Death in the Rational World of Defense Intellectuals by Carol Cohn How can She Claim Equal Rights When She Doesn’...2019-08-0649 min
Peeking DuckEp. 21: July - A Month of EscalationOn the last Tuesday of every month, host Hamsini Hariharan rounds up important international news that you should know. In July, the case of Kulbhushan Jadav, relations between Iran and the US and, the protests in Hong Kong dominated the headlines. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini...2019-07-3021 min
Peeking DuckEp. 20: The Media MuzzleAunohita Mojumdar of Himal Southasian joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the crackdown on press freedoms across South Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: “Chronicle of a death not foretold” – Aunohita Mojumdar Check out Himal Southasian “A magazine’s unlikely rebirth in Sri Lanka” – Columbia Journalism Review “The Slow Strangulation of a South Asian Magazine” – The New Yorker “Nepali State Agencies Force Himal Magazine to Suspend Operations” – The Wire You can listen to this show...2019-07-2345 min
Peeking DuckEp. 19: Students for LifeStudying international relations is a lifelong journey. Shibani Mehta joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about studying and researching international relations. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: Studying international relations in India -- Shivshankar Menon It’s Never Been a Better Time to Study IR -- Francis J Gavin Housefull Foreign Policy on Pragati You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today...2019-07-1648 min
Peeking DuckEp. 18: Of Stories and HistoriesIndian histories are vast and contentious. Manu Pillai joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss questions of power and legitimacy, communal relations and the intersection of the foreign and the domestic in Indian history. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy(https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Read More: The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin: Tales from Indian History Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore Rebel Sultans: The Deccan from Khilji to Shivaji The Indian Ideology by...2019-07-0959 min
Peeking DuckEp. 17: Huawei You Doin'?Manoj Kewalramani joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the US-China trade war, Huawei and India's policy responses. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-07-021h 00
Peeking DuckEp. 16: Where Are The Jobs?Devika Kher and Hamsini Hariharan talk about the jobs crisis that is looming over the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: Waiting for Jobs - Radhicka Kapoor Troubling Unemployment Data, Leaked in January, Now Released Post-Elections Here are the four truths about white collar jobs Get the women into the workforce Precarious drop: reassessing patterns of female labor force participation in India – World Bank Why Indian Workplaces Are Losing Women – Namita Bhandare You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the...2019-06-2554 min
Peeking DuckEp. 15: Of Kimchi and KachoriSatish Sivan, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Seoul talks to Hamsini Hariharan about ties between India and South Korea. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: An Indian Princess in Korea The Indian princess who became a South Korean queen India and South Korea: The Promise of Partnership India – Republic of Korea Bilateral Relations India-South Korea Relations You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts...2019-06-1823 min
Peeking DuckEp. 14: I Seoul YouUrbanist Yang Seunghee joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about how city of Seoul has evolved and what lessons it bears for cities in developing countries. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) or on Instagram @statesofanarchy(https://www.instagram.com/statesofanarchy/). Other Resources: Watch Reply 1988 Watch City Hunter Watch Boys over Flowers Listen to music by BTS Read Urbanization Planning of Seoul Read The Soul of a Global City You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm...2019-06-1141 min
Peeking DuckEp. 13: Democracy Along the Han RiverEric Mobrand joins Hamsini Hariharan to look back at South Korea’s tumultuous political tryst with democracy. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More : Top Down Democracy in South Korea By Eric Mobrand Korea’s Place In The Sun by Bruce Cumings Watch The President’s Last Bang You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.2019-06-0453 min
Peeking DuckEp. 12: A Trump-Kim Love AffairA Trump-Kim Love Affair Scott Snyder joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the recent nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula to make sense of the diplomatic outreach. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Meltdown: The Inside Story of the North Korean Nuclear Crisis by Mike Chinoy The Peninsula Question: A Chronicle of the Second Korean Nuclear Crisis by Yoichi Funabashi The Real North Korea: Life and Politics in the Failed Stalinist Utopia by Andrei Lankov The Impossible State: North...2019-05-2835 min
Peeking DuckEp. 11: North Korea for DummiesBenjamin Katzeff Silberstein joins Hamsini Hariharan to bust myths about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: The Accusation - by Bandi The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History by Don Oberdorfer Nothing to Envy: Real Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick North Korea Confidential: Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors by Daniel Tudor Images from North Korean elections North Korea explained in graphics ...2019-05-2138 min
Peeking DuckEp. 10: All History is Maritime HistoryLincoln Paine comes aboard to talk about the maritime history of the world and Asia. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World -- Lincoln Paine The Geopolitical Vision of Alfred Thayer Mahan The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 – Alfred Thayer Mahan The Grotian Doctrine of the Freedom of the Seas Reappraised -- Alison Reppy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts...2019-05-1427 min
Peeking DuckEp. 09: Asian Century, American Priorities.John Schaus joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss US priorities in the Indo-Pacific. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: 1. America's Pacific Century by Hillary Clinton. 2. Making Good on the Rebalance to Asia by Graham Webster 3. The Legacy of Obama’s “Pivot” to Asia by Michael J Green You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. Get...2019-05-0730 min
Peeking DuckEp. 08: A Global Vox PopuliJacob Poushter joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss international public opinion and how people around the world think about the United States, China and world politics. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: America Versus the World: How We are Different and Why We are Disliked by Andy Kohut and Bruce Stokes Global Attitudes & Trends at Pew Research Centre World Poll by Gallup Eurobarometer Afrobarometer Latinobarometro You can listen to this show and other...2019-04-3039 min
Peeking DuckEp. 07: Surat vs the British EmpireMir Moin joins Hamsini Hariharan to tell the story of how a prince from Surat raised a private's member's bill in the British Parliament in 1856 and changed the course of Indian history. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read More: Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince by Mir Moin Surat, Port of the Mughal Empire by Ruby Maloni Last King in India by Rosie Llewelleyn-Jones You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new...2019-04-2333 min
Peeking DuckEp. 06: China’s Past as PreludeFelix Boecking joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss tariffs in Chinese history and how it’s employed in today’s context of trade wars. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-04-1638 min
Peeking DuckEp. 05: How Much Debt Is Too Much?Michael Kugelman joins Hamsini Hariharan to talk about Pakistan's external debt. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: Articles by Khurram Hussain China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics by Andrew Small You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios Get on the email list at hamsini.substack.com2019-04-0934 min
Peeking DuckEp. 04: The Other 'Power' PoliticsKathikeya Singh joins host Hamsini Hariharan to discuss challenges to India's power sector and how far the country has come to bridge that gap. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy Read more: Reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Reports by the Ministry of Power, Government of India Minutes of the meeting from Conference of Power & Energy Ministers, 2018 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android...2019-04-0230 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 90: Not Just A Civil ServantWe hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Mr. Anil Swarup is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of Not...2019-03-2800 min
Peeking DuckEp. 03: The First Indian VoteWith election season coming around, here's a look back at the first Indian elections. Ornit Shani joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how the government prepared for the first Indian elections between 1951 and 1952. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: How India Became Democratic: Citizenship and the Making of the Universal Franchise by Ornit Shani Reports by the Election Commission Every Vote Counts: The Story of Indian Elections by Navin Chawla An Undocumnted Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian...2019-03-2635 min
Peeking DuckEp. 02: How to Hack an ElectionDid the Russians really hack the US elections? David Salvo and Bret Schafer from the Alliance for Securing Democracy (of the German Marshall Fund of the United States) talk to Hamsini Hariharan about the allegations of election hacking in the US, and what it could mean for countries like India. Read more: Policy Blue Print For Countering Authoritarian Interference in Democracies Testimony of Philip Howard to Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Messing with the Enemy by Clint Watts You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast...2019-03-1932 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 88: India's Telecom RevolutionAs we enter 2019, Indians have close to 1.2 billion phone connections, and close to half a billion smartphones with 3G and 4G connections. India got here by leap-frogging over wired telephones to cellphones, and over computers directly to smartphones. Rahul Matthan returns to the Pragati Podcast to talk about what made India's telecom revolution happen. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. In this episode, Rahul and Pavan discuss how India liberalised its telecom policies step by step, allowing the sector to grow, allowing competition to...2019-03-1400 min
Peeking DuckEp. 01: The Sea Is My NationIn India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants by Sunil Amrith Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh Seas of Citizenship by Hamsini...2019-03-1225 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 01: The Sea Is My NationIn India, we ignore our coastlines when we think about foreign policy. Sunil Amrith joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the Bay of Bengal, its fascinating history and how the sea changed interactions across the region and the world. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read more: Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants by Sunil Amrith Unruly Waters by Sunil Amrith The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh Seas of Citizenship by Hamsini Hariharan...2019-03-1222 min
Peeking DuckEp. 00: Introducing States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanThe world is anarchical - If you’re powerful enough, then rules don’t matter. But what are the rules? And who follows them? Global affairs is fascinating and complex – States of Anarchy will help you make sense of it. Foreign policy enthusiast, Hamsini Hariharan tackles issues in the the fields of international relations, global affairs and foreign policy to give you the context you need to make sense of the 21 st century. Show starts from Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM...2019-03-0801 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 00: Introducing States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanThe world is anarchical - If you’re powerful enough, then rules don’t matter. But what are the rules? And who follows them? Global affairs is fascinating and complex – States of Anarchy will help you make sense of it. Foreign policy enthusiast, Hamsini Hariharan tackles issues in the the fields of international relations, global affairs and foreign policy to give you the context you need to make sense of the 21 st century. Show starts from Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcas...2019-03-0801 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 71: 10 Years Later: The 26/11 Mumbai AttacksIt has been 10 years since the 2008 Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai. Ten terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba killed over 174 people in South Mumbai, and committed the one of the worst acts of terror on Indian soil. Dheeraj PC, a doctoral student in Intelligence Studies at the University of Leicester, helps us go deep into the attacks and their aftermath. Dheeraj analyses the events of 26/11, the strategy of the terrorists and their commanders in Pakistan, and the Indian response to contain and counter the attack. Dheeraj goes beyond simplistic ideas of how India "failed" or how Pakistan "succeeded", and busts...2018-11-2900 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 45: (Rebroadcast) The Magic Number to ElectionsIt's election season in India again, and everybody wants to know who will win! Listen to this rebroadcast of Episode 45 of the Pragati Podcast to learn about how opinion polls work, and why they often fail. This will help you parse all the news that will come your way between now and December on elections taking place in Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana. Karthik Shashidhar joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss election polling, what works and what doesn't. Karthik Shashidhar is a management consultant, the author of the book, Between the Buyer an...2018-11-1500 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaMetrics of EmpowermentThe lives of women in India must be gradually getting better, right? How do we measure this? Devika Kher, Nidhi Gupta and Hamsini Hariharan join Amit Varma in episode 88 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss a range of possible metrics. Also check out: Where Are the Jobs? -- Episode 87 of The Seen and the Unseen, with Yazad Jal Claiming Your Space -- Episode 76 of The Seen and the Unseen, with Aditi Mittal & Swati Bakshi Take Cities to the Women -- Devika Kher Frailty, Thy Name is Public Policy -- Devika Kher...2018-10-011h 27
The Pragati PodcastEp. 62: Syria and the Ugliness of Modern WarfareThe Syrian Civil War has been raging since 2011. Now the war is entering a new and perhaps final phase. How did a peaceful protest turn into a multi-sided war that has killed half a million people and displaced more than 10 million Syrians? Lawyer and policy analyst Ameya Naik returns to the Pragati Podcast to talk to hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan. The show discusses how Syria got here, the price that Syrians have paid, and how such a conflict can happen anywhere in the world. Visit thinkpragati.com for more to read on Syria, and writ...2018-09-2000 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 60: The Indian Rupee in a Turkish BathHow do actions by President Erdoğan in Turkey affect the Indian rupee? What is the emerging market crisis that business channels keep talking about? How does changing geopolitics in the Middle East affect everyone from Brazil to China to Pakistan? Narayan Ramachandran returns to the Pragati Podcast on episode 60 to explain the great game of dominoes that is macroeconomics. Narayan is co-founder and Fellow at the Takshashila Institution, a social entrepreneur and an emerging market investor. He writes a regular column in Mint called A Visible Hand. Have any questions for Narayan, or hosts H...2018-09-0600 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 59: Trump's New Washington DCIt's been almost two years since Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States of America. What has happened to the Washington DC ecosystem since then? In Episode 59, Soren Dayton joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss what the Republicans, Democrats, businesses and think tanks have been up to since Trump. Soren has spent over a decade working in Washington DC in various roles, including two years on Capitol Hill. His views expressed on the Pragati Podcast are entirely personal. Learn more about Soren at https://sorendayton.com and his current wo...2018-08-3000 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 58: A Thin SvarajIf Swaraj is your birthright, do you have it? What does Swaraj even mean? Do we have different concepts of self-rule? And how do we even spell the word -- sva or swa? Aakash Singh Rathore joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss his conception of 'Thin Svaraj' on Episode 58 of The Pragati Podcast. Aakash is the Director of the International Research Network for Religion and Democracy, and was formerly a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Philosophy, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has four upcoming books on Indian political theory, Indian jurisprudence, feminism...2018-08-2300 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 57: Let My Nation AwakeWhat does nationalism mean? How far has India come since 1947? What about the Indian nation gives you hope and despair? On this Independence Day Special of The Pragati Podcast, Nitin Pai and Aakash Singh Rathore join hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to talk about the state of the Indian nation. Nitin Pai(https://twitter.com/acorn) is the Director of the Takshashila Institution. Aakash Singh Rathore(https://twitter.com/Aakash_Ironman) is the Director of the International Research Network for Religion and Democracy, and was formerly a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Philosophy, Jawaharlal...2018-08-1500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 56: A Brave New World OrderEveryone from Henry Kissinger and Donald Trump to Solomon Lane in the new Mission Impossible(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb49-oV0F78) movie cares about the the end of the old world order. What is a world order? How is it changing? Most importantly, what should India be doing about it? In Episode 56 of The Pragati Podcast, Pranay Kotasthane(https://twitter.com/pranaykotas) and Anirudh Kanisetti(https://twitter.com/AKanisetti) join hosts Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) to discuss India's Strategies for a New World Order. Hav...2018-08-0900 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaDemocracy in PakistanIs there really democracy in Pakistan? What were these elections all about? Pranay Kotasthane(https://twitter.com/pranaykotas) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) join Amit Varma(https://twitter.com/amitvarma) in episode 79 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the two Pakistans, and what lies ahead. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/2018-07-3040 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 52: A Tale of Two Nukes: North Korea (Part 2)If Donald Trump wants to denuclearise the Korean peninsula, how come he met with 'Little Rocket Man' In June? Why does it seem like the world has forgotten the nuclear non-proliferation treaty? In the second of a two-part series, Ameya Naik (https://twitter.com/kianayema) joins Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) to discuss what is happening with negotiations between North Korea and America and the current debates on proliferation. If you have questions or comments about the episode, send them into podcast@thinkpragati.com2018-07-2600 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 51: A Tale of Two Nukes: Iran (Part 1)Why did Trump sign a nuclear deal with North Korea, while bailing out of a deal with Iran? Is it just Trump being Trump? Or is there more to the story? In Episode 51 of the Pragati Podcast, lawyer and analyst Ameya Naik(http://twitter.com/kianayema ) joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) and Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) to discuss the nuts and bolts of nuclear sanctions and deals. Ameya talks about Iran in this episode, and will talk about North Korea and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in next week's episode. Send in your...2018-07-1900 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 50: Eminence Before InstitutionJio Institute. Eminence tags for only IITs Bombay and Delhi, not Chennai and Kanpur. Elections in Pakistan, after Nawaz Sharif failed to become the first ever Prime Minister to have served a full term in office. This is the 50th episode of the Pragati Podcast! Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath sit down to talk about the long, strange trip it has been, and also round up some recent news. Please take out five minutes to share your feedback on the Pragati Podcast, and help the hosts improve it. There are 3 Amazon gift vouchers worth...2018-07-1200 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 49: The Rightness of RightsIs a negative right a positive idea? Why is a Right to Education problematic, but a Right to Information perfectly alright? In Episode 49 of the Pragati Podcast, Yazad Jal joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss negative and positive rights. Yazad Jal is a libertarian, and a Fellow for Economic Policy at the Takshashila Institution. Please excuse the subpar quality of sound in the introductory part of this episode, once Yazad's interview begins the quality is fine. If you have any questions for the guest or the hosts, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.c...2018-07-0500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 24: (Rebroadcast) Editing Our GenesWhat does it mean to edit someone's genes? Is Malaria in its last days? What is CRISPR, if not a startup that makes chips? Shambhavi Naik (https://twitter.com/shams1085) and Madhav Chandavarkar (https://twitter.com/MadChaP88) are guests on Episode 24 of the Pragati podcast to they explain the recent revolution in gene editing. Cures for blood cancers, hornless cattle & impotent mosquitoes - new technologies are promising a lot of things, while the fear of Eugenics and designer babies is never far away. Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath talk to them about how gene editing tech...2018-06-2700 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 48: 20 Million JobsDoes India really need to create 20 million jobs a year? How well are we doing now? In Episode 48 of The Pragati Podcast, economist Anupam Manur(https://twitter.com/anupammanur) joins hosts Pavan Srinath(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) and Hamsini Hariharan(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) to help size up the most pressing challenge in India: job creation at an unprecedented scale. If you have questions, comments or brickbats for Anupam or the hosts, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to visit www.thinkpragati.com for more brain fodder. You can listen to this s...2018-06-2100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 47: My Rupee, My PrideThe Rupee tumbles to 68 against the US dollar. Will the dollar breach the 70-rupee mark this year? Does a weak rupee mean a weak economy? In this episode of the Pragati Podcast, Economist Anupam Manur joins hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to talk about exchange rates and all things rupee. Have questions for Anupam or the hosts? Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You...2018-06-1500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 46: You're Scaring the Nipah Out of Me!What is the story behind the Nipah virus that has claimed 16 lives in Kerala? Where did it come from? How can we prevent it? Dr Shambhavi Naik joins hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to discuss the nitty-gritties of this new disease. If you have questions for the hosts or Shambhavi, write into podcast@thinkpragati.com. If you want to know more about how epidemics affect India's public health, join The Takshashila Institution's Cogitatum on Tackling Epidemics.in India at http://takshashila.org.in/cogitatum-series/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on t...2018-06-0700 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 32: Rebroadcast : Should We Pay for the Kaveri?Is Bangalore going to run out of water in a couple of years? How should Tamil Nadu and Karnatake share the Kaveri? Should we start paying for water? In episode 32 of the Pragati Podcast, Nitin Pai joins Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to discuss water, Bangalore and Kaveri. Nitin Pai is the co-founder and director of The Takshashila Institution. Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com for any questions or comments. New episodes will resume from next Thursday. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGY...2018-05-3100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 45: The Magic Number to ElectionsWhat is the answer to the ultimate question of politics, elections and voting? Karthik Shashidhar joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss election polling, what works and what doesn't. Karthik Shashidhar is a management consultant, the author of the book, Between the Buyer and the Seller and the Mint column, 'Election Metrics.' You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/2018-05-2400 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 44: The Art of the DealWalmart buys Flipkart. Trump backs out of the Iran Nuke deal. Trump bats for a North Korea Nuke Deal. Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath round up the news from India and around the world. You can read the Iran nuclear deal withdrawal article by Rohan Joshi (@filter_c) (https://twitter.com/filter_c) here : https://www.thinkpragati.com/world/4490/rocking-the-qasbah/ Send in your comments, questions and brickbats to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to check out Pragati Express (http://express.thinkpragati.com), a new group blog featuring the hosts. You...2018-05-1700 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 43: The Rockets' Red GlareWhat connects the American national anthem with battles fought in Mysore? Did Mysore have a secret weapon on its side against the British? What was military innovation like in South India on the eve of the Industrial revolution? Ram Ganesh Kamatham joins hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to talk about innovation, ingenuity and wars in Mysore. Ram is a playwright, an independent consultant and a Research Fellow at The Takshashila Institution. Have any questions for Ameya or the hosts? Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to check out Pragati Express (http://express.t...2018-05-1000 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 42: Sovereignty: From the Cholas to WakandaWhat does it mean when India is considered a Sovereign Republic? How do refugee crises like the Rohingya crisis affect sovereignty? And what can Wakanda and Black Panther teach us about it? International affairs and law expert Ameya Naik joins hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan in episode 42 of the Pragati podcast. You can buy Robert H. Bates' book mentioned on the episode here: https://amzn.to/2w5qc5v Have any questions for Ameya or the hosts? Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to check out Pragati Express (http://express.th...2018-05-0300 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 41: India-US Bhai BhaiHave we finally arrived on the global stage? How should the United States change the way it approaches India? What are the gaps in the Indo-US relationship? In Episode 41, Alyssa Ayres joins Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to talk about how to move the relationship further. Alyssa Ayres has written a book called Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its Place in the World(https://www.amazon.in/Our-Time-Has-Come-Making/dp/0190494522). She was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia between 2010 and 2013. She is currently a senior fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia a...2018-04-2600 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 38: A Hundred Billion Dollar HoleWhy are Indian banks in so much trouble? Why have so many of their loans gone bad? How can the Government of India plug a $100B hole in the banking sector? In Episode 38 of the Pragati podcast, hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan are joined by Narayan Ramachandran to unpack India's banking crisis. Narayan is the Chairman of RBL Bank, a former country head of Morgan Stanley, as well as a co-founder and fellow at the Takshashila Institution. He writes a regular column on Mint called A Visible Hand (https://www.livemint.com/Search/Link...2018-04-0500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 36: The Kangaroo-Dragon AffairTies between Australia and China are coming under strain because of worries about political funding, Chinese students, and ample amounts of rhetoric. In Episode 36 of The Pragati Podcast, Dr Richard Rigby joins Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to talk about what's beneath the surface of the tension. Dr Richard Rigby is a former Australian diplomat, historian and currently the Executive Director of the Australian National University China Institute. Send your questions, comments and brickbats by writing to podcast@thinkpragati.com or reach out the hosts on twitter where their handles are @HamsiniH (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) and @Zeusi...2018-03-2200 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 35: Biohackers and Protesting FarmersWhy were farmers marching on Mumbai? Can China become the hub of medical tourism for the next generation of treatments? Are there new dangers to democracy in the Indian subcontinent? In Episode 35 of The Pragati Podcast, Hamsini Hariharan (https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) and Pavan Srinath (https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) catch up on news over the last few months in India and abroad. Have any questions that you would like answered in a later episode? Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. For more awesome IVM podcasts,find us at: Website: Indusvox.com Fac...2018-03-1500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 34: Liberty and a Free SocietyIn this episode, we'll be doing something a little different. We'll be talking about ideas, values and labels. The word Liberal has become a slur in India, but it stands for something more. What does it mean when we say that the Pragati magazine is founded on the values of a free society? Amit Varma joins hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to discuss exactly that. Amit is the editor of Pragati, the host of the Seen & the Unseen podcast and a writer at the India uncut blog. He's also a two time winner of the Bastiat...2018-03-0800 min
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit VarmaMisogyny and our Legal SystemAs three recent cases show, misogyny exist not just in our outdated laws, but also in the minds of our lawmakers and the judiciary. Legal expert Madhav Chandavarkar and feminist Hamsini Hariharan join Amit Varma in episode 58 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Triple Talaq, Hadiya and the Mahmood Farooqui case. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/2018-03-0541 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 33: No More Big BrotherShould India always put its neighbourhood first? Was Nehru’s foreign policy idealist or realist? How should we think of external powers acting in the the Indian subcontinent? In Episode 33 of The Pragati Podcast, Constantino Xavier joins Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss how India should tackle its neighbours. Constantino Xavier is a fellow at Carnegie India, based in New Delhi. His research focus is on India’s foreign policy, with emphasis on relations with its neighboring countries and South Asian regional security. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on t...2018-03-0100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 32: Should We Pay for the Kaveri?Is Bangalore going to run out of water in a couple of years? How should Tamil Nadu and Karnatake share the Kaveri? Should we start paying for water? In episode 32 of the Pragati Podcast, Nitin Pai joins Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to discuss water, Bangalore and Kaveri. Nitin Pai is the co-founder and director of The Takshashila Institution. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmp...2018-02-2200 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 31: The Shades of Social CreditIs Black Mirror unfolding in real life? What is this social credit system? Is an Orwellian dystopia unfolding in China? In episode 31 of the Pragati Podcast, Manoj Kewalramani joins Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss how the social credit system is unfolding in China, and how it affects the way the rest of the world approaches social credit. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmp...2018-02-1500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 30: Power plays in the Indo-PacificWe’ve heard of hard power, soft power and smart power, but what is this new sharp power? What are the major changes in the global order that we should watch out for? How can middle powers that are neither here nor there cope? Rory Medcalf of Australian National University talks to host Hamsini Hariharan in episode 30 of The Pragati Podcast. Medcalf heads the National Security College at ANU, and is a former diplomat, intelligence analyst and journalist. His work covers a wide spectrum of strategic and geopolitical issues in Indo-Pacific Asia. You can listen to...2018-02-0800 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 29: Firing On The Line Of ControlHow serious are ceasefire violations? Why do they happen? How can India end this cycle of violence? Ceasefire violations have become part and parcel of the Indo-Pacific relationship. In January 2018 alone, there were more than 100 ceasefire violations. Hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan are joined by Pranay Kotasthane and Lt Gen Prakash Menon to decode the events at the border. Lt Gen Menon (ret) has spent 40 years in the Indian army, and has extended operational experience on the Siachen glacier, the Line of Control and counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir. He is now the Director of...2018-02-0100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 28: Looking East on Republic DayWhy do we have ten guests of honour for the Republic Day Parade instead of one? How do domestic policy and politics affect India's foreign policy? How should India improve relations with countries in South-East Asia? On episode 28 of the Pragati Podcast, hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath are joined by Sinderpal Singh at the Raisina Dialogues to answer some of these questions. Sinderpal Singh is a Senior Fellow in the South Asia Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. If you have any comments or questions, send them to p...2018-01-2500 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 27: The Supreme Court in CrisisWhy did four senior judges of the Supreme Court hold a press conference? Why are they complaining about the Chief Justice of India? Can we expect judicial reforms in 2018? Harish Narsappa of Daksh and Alok Prasanna Kumar of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy talk to hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan about the current judicial crisis. Send your questions, comments and feedback to us at podcast@thinkpragati.com. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZ...2018-01-1800 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 26: The Cholas: Conquerors of OceansIs it true that the Indian civilisation never attempted to conquer anything beyond the subcontinent? Did Indian and the Chinese courts establish diplomatic relations as early as the 10th century? How did trade transform coastal cities in Medieval India? The 26th episode of The Pragati Podcast goes back to one of the richest and easily overlooked dynasties in India; the Cholas. The hosts Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan are joined by Devi Yesodharan, author of the historical fiction novel, Empire Send in your questions, comments and brickbats by writing to podcast@thinkpragati.com, or reach th...2018-01-1100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp 25: The 2017 Kim Jong AwardsIdeas are stubborn, and bad ones even more so. In North Korea, the Kim family used bad economic ideas with a heavy role for the government, no rule of law, and no economic freedoms. This kept them in abject poverty and hunger, as they suffered famines, lacked access to basic human needs, and even today have little hope in sight. You may think that bad economic ideas in India can't push us to North Korean levels of misery -- but they will not help us reach South Korean levels of prosperity either. The 25th episode...2018-01-0400 min
The Pragati PodcastEp.24: Editing Our GenesWhat does it mean to edit someone's genes? Is Malaria in its last days? What is CRISPR, if not a startup that makes chips? Shambhavi Naik and Madhav Chandavarkar are guests on Episode 24 of the Pragati podcast to they explain the recent revolution in gene editing. Cures for blood cancers, hornless cattle & impotent mosquitoes - new technologies are promising a lot of things, while the fear of Eugenics and designer babies is never far away. Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath talk to them about how gene editing tech can be governed, and what it would take...2017-12-2100 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 13: Floods, Pyjama-Laadi and Mandarin ClassesHow do we stop urban flooding year after year? What is this mysteriously named pyjama-laadi scheme? Why should more Indians learn Mandarin? You'll find all this and more in episode 13 of the Pragati Podcast, where Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan sit down for a fortnightly catch-up. The episode also features a new segment called Cheat Sheet, which looks at innovative attempts to squander public money. In the second half, Hamsini talks to Dr Alka Acharya, one of the foremost Indian experts on China, and Pranay Kotasthane, the Head of Geostrategy at The Takshashila Institution, on why we need an...2017-09-0700 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 12: Kautilya's LegacyHow can cities protect their heritage when growing rapidly? Why is India deporting 40,000 refugees? How should we think of the trajectory of India's foreign policy? All of this in the twelveth episode of the Pragati Podcast where Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan sit down for a fortnightly catch up. In the second half, Hamsini and Aparna Pande, a scholar at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC, look at the roots of India's foreign policy. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: htt...2017-08-2400 min
The Pragati PodcastEp. 12: Kautilya's LegacyHow can cities protect their heritage when growing rapidly? Why is India deporting 40,000 refugees? How should we think of the trajectory of India's foreign policy? All of this in the twelveth episode of the Pragati Podcast where Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan sit down for a fortnightly catch up. In the second half, Hamsini and Aparna Pande, a scholar at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC,2017-08-2444 min