Podcasts

August 18, 2023

EP 1 | Policy Beyond Borders | 76 Years of India’s Foreign Policy

Over 76 years of independence, India has displayed a dynamic foreign policy while preserving strategic autonomy. How can we conceptualise the Contemporary Resurgence of the Non-Alignment Principle? How has the economic diplomacy of India evolved over the decades? What are […]
July 27, 2023

EP 54 | Participatory Planning in Public Transport | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

The involvement and participation of citizens and stakeholders in the sustainable urban mobility planning process is necessary in order to obtain public legitimacy and create a plan that satisfies the mobility needs of people. With the adoption of new Information […]
July 25, 2023

EP 53 | The NATO Vilnius Summit 2023: Charting the Path Ahead | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

The momentous NATO Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania this year also known as the summit for implementation, resulted in a comprehensive 90-point joint communiqué. With a wealth of significant announcements, it is essential to analyze the major achievements as well […]
July 21, 2023

EP 52 | Contracting and Tendering in the Public Transport System | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  Contracts are an essential tool for any Public Transport Authority. Countries across the globe have incorporated the private contractors into the Public Transport Ecosystem. However, contracting and tendering processes comes with possible challenges and implications. In this podcast, Ms […]
July 10, 2023

EP 51 | Shaping Regional Security and Cooperation: An Analysis of the 2023 SCO Summit | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2023 virtually on the 4th of July, 2023, which brought together leaders from member countries such as China, Pakistan, Russia, and more. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss […]
July 4, 2023

EP 50 | India-US Relations: Reflecting on Modi’s State Visit and Beyond | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a four-day official trip to the United States on 23 June 2023. Apart from receiving an elaborate welcome ceremony and attending a state dinner, Modi was also granted the opportunity to deliver […]
June 30, 2023

EP 49 | From Textbooks to Tech: The Evolution of Classroom Learning | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  In today’s fast-paced world of technological progress, Education Technology (EdTech) has gained widespread acceptance and holds immense potential for revolutionising both learning and teaching experiences. To explore how the school education system and teacher training programs can effectively utilise […]
June 16, 2023

EP 48 | Erdogan’s Third Decade and its Global Implications | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected and sworn in as the president of Turkey for the third time with a vote share of 52.14% against 47.86 % by Mr Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This extends President Erdogan’s 20-year regime up […]
June 5, 2023

EP 47 | Clean Mobility – A Pledge to a Greener Future | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” Let’s make a pledge to a greener future with clean mobility. As we mark World Environment Day, it’s time to shift towards […]
May 27, 2023

EP 46 | Smart Ports and the Maritime Economy | #PolicybeyondPolitics

  This is the episode 46 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on ‘Smart Ports and Maritime Economy’. In this episode, Shilpa S, Associate -Research, CPPR is in conversation with Dr R P Pradhan, Professor, BITS Pilani, Goa. The International Seaport sector is […]
May 18, 2023

EP 45 | Decoding the Polls : Karnataka Elections 2023 | Part 2 #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  This episode is a continuation of Decoding the Polls episode recorded in April before the Karnataka elections dawned. The election has been called a celebration of the festival of democracy. The podcast discusses the Karnataka election results and its implication on […]
May 12, 2023

EP 44 | Kochi Water Metro: Old wine in a new bottle ? | #PolicybeyondPolitics

  Kochi’s public transportation received a new boost with the introduction of the water Metro. The water metro aims for the development of an integrated water transport system for the city of Kochi. Can the Water Metro solve Kochi’s mobility […]
May 5, 2023

EP 43 | Unraveling the India-Japan Partnership from a Geopolitical Lens | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  India and Japan have a long history of friendship and partnership of 1400 years and they continued to be the beneficiaries of partnership from the ancient alliance bolstered by the ideals of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of […]
May 1, 2023

EP 42 | Visible Women Invisible Equality Part 4: Easing legal barriers for women in Hospitality Industry | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  Women’s economic opportunities are affected by entry level barriers to the tourism and hospitality sector, which is growing in popularity. The Periodic Labour Force Survey 2020-21 estimates the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) on a usual status basis for both […]
April 26, 2023

EP 41 | Decoding the Polls : Karnataka Elections 2023 | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  The podcast episode on Decoding the Polls: Karnataka Election 2023 discusses the political realities, strategies, and possibilities surrounding the upcoming state election. It deliberates on the challenges that lie ahead for the two national parties, the BJP, and the […]