Best The Institute For Middle East Understanding Podcasts (2024)

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The Epigraphic Survey and Chicago House by Emily Teeter 1:03:14

1d ago1:03:14

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The Epigraphic Survey and Chicago HouseCelebrating Emily Teeters new book, Chicago on the Nile: 100 Years of the Epigraphic SurveyEmily Teeter, ISAC (Retired)In 1924, an Egyptologist, an artist, and a photographer—the staff of the University of Chicago’s new Epigraphic Survey—began the task of recording the scenes and inscriptions carved on the wal…

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Jenin in the Aftermath of Israel’s Military Attacks 24:05

5m ago24:05

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Amidst Israel’s genocide unfolding in Gaza, its military is escalating a relentless campaign of aggression across the Palestinian West Bank, marked by a daily barrage of military operations. Since October 2023, Israel has killed at least 760 Palestinians, including 165 children, and injured 6,300 others in both the West Bank and Jerusalem. Israel h…

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How Chinese Analysts View India's Climate Diplomacy 37:12

1h ago37:12

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In this episode of the All Things Policy podcast, Rakshith Shetty and Amit Kumar talk about Rakshith's latest issue brief on the opinions of Chinese analysts on India's climate change diplomacy. One of the seven recurrent themes in the Chinese narrative that is highlighted in the discussion is the dual-track diplomacy narrative. In case you haven't…

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Why is SpaceX's Starship such A big deal ? 23:34

1d ago23:34

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SpaceX's Starship made headlines with its dramatic descent and catch of the Starship rocket 7 minutes after its launch. Join Ashwin and Avinash in this episode as they explore the significance of this rocket technology. Avinash quizzes Ashwin about why this technology matters, what possibilities it could unlock, and what are the potential benefits …

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation-Old wine in a new bottle? 29:28

2d ago29:28

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Satya, Saurabh and Shambhavi analyse the latest initiatives under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and discuss a potential roadmap for the future. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Trump & Harris Senior Advisors Contrast Visions for US Middle East Policy 1:11:57

2d ago1:11:57

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On November 5th, Americans will head to the polls to make a decision that will shape U.S. foreign policy towards the Middle East for years to come. Now more than ever, it is important to understand the critical foreign policy decisions that lie ahead for the United States. With the Middle East at a pivotal juncture, the outcome of this election wil…

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The Clock Is Tikking: Analysing TikTok's Addictive Algorithm 19:41

5d ago19:41

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Mariam Azeemuddin analyse the latest lawsuits filed against TikTok in the US for harming the mental health of teenagers. Using the Octalysis 'gamification' framework, they examine the intricacies of the TikTok algorithm and question whether the allegations in the lawsuit are founded. Are there any…

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How the Just Cities Project is Using 3D Modeling to Co-Design Smart Cities in Kenya | Titus Kaloki 58:08

6d ago58:08

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What makes a city truly smart? Or just? The answer lies with the people. In this episode, we explore the human-centric side of Smart Cities with our guest Titus Kaloki from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Kenya office. Through their Just Cities Project, Titus is on a mission to make cities both smart and just, leveraging technology to put people at th…

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Value of Third Spaces 38:28

6d ago38:28

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In the 1980s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the notion of a "third place": a space dedicated to informal gatherings to facilitate conversation and social interaction, argued to be essential to democracy. Many commentators see third spaces as valuable contributions to social cohesion. But in an increasingly globalised and virtual world where spac…

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Deliberating a New Modus Vivendi with China 38:55

7d ago38:55

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India-China relations are dynamic, featuring periods of marked conflict, competition, and some cooperation. Structurally, however, the relations face significant challenges today, in domains ranging from the boundary dispute and trade imbalance, to broader tensions surrounding leadership of the 'Global South', burgeoning US-China contestation, and …

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All Things Digital Policy 45:14

12d ago45:14

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Why do governments, including India’s, struggle in the cybersecurity domain? In the context of global AI governance wherein the US and EU are pushing for soft touch and hard touch regulation, respectively, what is the Indian approach to AI governance? How can we secure supply chains? To find answers, Lokendra, Rijesh and Bharath sit down with Micha…

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Minimum Export Price Impact on Essential Goods Trade 23:46

9d ago23:46

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In this episode, Avinash Shet and Anisree Suresh explore how policies like Minimum Export Price (MEP) affect global trade, particularly for essential commodities like onions and rice. We delve into the reasons behind these regulations, such as controlling domestic inflation and stabilizing food prices, while also examining their consequences on far…

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Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future 52:33

10d ago52:33

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The past few weeks have been some of the most pivotal in Israel’s modern history with Lebanon. Recently, Israeli intelligence and operational successes have delivered devastating blows to Hezbollah’s leadership, decapitating its senior command, including the infamous Hassan Nasrallah. With thousands displaced across Northern Israel and Lebanon due …

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How the Samaaj and Bazaar can promote a sporting culture in India 51:30

12d ago51:30

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While the Government has been the primary driver of sports since independence, it is time the other 2 pillars the society and markets, who have equal or more agency, stop being spectators, but get into the action and actively promoting a sporting culture in India. We are in an economically viable space to see this unfold. Ram Mohan and Vinay Rao wh…

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Beyond the Middle East’s Wars 39:01

13d ago39:01

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In mid-2023, some imagined the Middle East and North Africa would move on from internecine conflicts to an age of economic connectivity. The war that followed laid bare the poor assumptions that underpinned these hopes. In a conversation with Aditya Ramanathan, Egyptian scholar Muhammad Alaraby discusses the ongoing conflict, the risks that lie ahe…

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Chess in India: making the right moves 46:23

15d ago46:23

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India won the gold medals in both the open and women's categories in the recently concluded 2024 Chess Olympiad. Regarding this massive success, Miheer Karandikar and Malathi Renati talk about how chess has developed over the years and how society, government and technology play a role in it. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy br…

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Carbon Pricing in India 23:01

18d ago23:01

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty and Anisree Suresh discuss carbon pricing in India, its significance as an economic tool, policy design challenges, and possible ways of adopting it. They also discuss the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Indian exporters and how geopolitical pressures force I…

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Iran, Israel & Missiles: Roots of Iran's Enmity & Military Escalation 55:38

20d ago55:38

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Iran's recent ballistic missile attack on Israel marks a significant escalation in their long-standing enmity. This attack, one of the largest in history, raises critical questions about the future of the relationship and the region at large. As tensions peak, the strategic, political, and ideological dimensions of this rivalry take on even greater…

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Asian NATO: India's stance? 26:28

16d ago26:28

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Join Yusuf Unjhawala and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they talk about the new Japanese Prime Minister's rather provocative proposal to form an Asian NATO that includes India, and what should be India's response to this proposal. Yusuf has also recently written an op-ed on this which you can read here: https://theprint…

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Long-term lessons from global tech outage 40:44

22d ago40:44

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In July 2024, what is being called the biggest global tech outage was caused not by a malicious actor but a cybersecurity company. A mere 40 KB faulty update pushed by CrowdStrike caused millions of devices running Windows operating system to crash. As the dust settles down, it becomes only timely to discuss the long-term lessons from the tech outa…

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Life and times of Syeda X 53:29

24d ago53:29

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Neha Dixit's The Many lives of Syeda X weaves a compelling tale around the intersectionality of poverty, gender and religion. In this episode, Miheer and Suman were in a free wheeling conversation with Neha to talk about this and a whole host of other topics around economics, regulation and its effects and more. All Things Policy is a daily podcast…

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Navigating Bengaluru’s Water Challenges 44:11

25d ago44:11

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What are the major sources of water for Bengaluru? Why did the city face a water crisis earlier this year? What steps can be taken to prevent similar situations in the future? In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan speaks with urban hydrologist Shashank Palur to understand Bengaluru's water challenges. How Water Flows Through Bengaluru: Urban Water Balan…

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Decoding India’s unemployment crisis 38:15

27d ago38:15

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan speaks to entrepreneur and investor Mohit Satyanand. As a long-time investor. Mohit speaks about the entrepreneurial spirit and the start-up ecosystem. He also sheds light on the complexities of unemployment in India and the many layers of the problem. The conversation highlights the many factors …

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Will synthetic biology produce the next pandemic? 31:13

29d ago31:13

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In this episode, Aditya and Shambhavi discuss the new developments in biotechnology how they can help create bioweapons and the likelihood of their use. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Looking Beyond the AI Hype 47:52

1M ago47:52

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The past two years have given us a glimpse of what is possible with artificial intelligence. Some say that AI will have a transformative impact to rival or even exceed that of past industrial revolutions. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy speak with Mallory Knodel, executive director of the Social Web Foundation, looking beyond the AI hype to discu…

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Expanding Horizons: Quad and India-Australia dynamics 30:51

1M ago30:51

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In this episode, Vanshika Saraf discusses the outcomes of the recent Quad Leaders' Summit with Professor Pradeep Taneja from the University of Melbourne. The conversation highlights the Quad's expanding agenda, a hot-mic incident involving US President Joe Biden and undoubtedly, the role of China in the Indo-Pacific. They also discuss the dynamics …

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The Epigraphic Survey and Chicago House by Emily Teeter 1:03:14

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How Chinese Analysts View India's Climate Diplomacy 37:12

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Why is SpaceX's Starship such A big deal ? 23:34

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation-Old wine in a new bottle? 29:28

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Trump & Harris Senior Advisors Contrast Visions for US Middle East Policy 1:11:57

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The Clock Is Tikking: Analysing TikTok's Addictive Algorithm 19:41

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How the Just Cities Project is Using 3D Modeling to Co-Design Smart Cities in Kenya | Titus Kaloki 58:08

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Value of Third Spaces 38:28

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Deliberating a New Modus Vivendi with China 38:55

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All Things Digital Policy 45:14

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Minimum Export Price Impact on Essential Goods Trade 23:46

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Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future 52:33

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How the Samaaj and Bazaar can promote a sporting culture in India 51:30

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Beyond the Middle East’s Wars 39:01

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Chess in India: making the right moves 46:23

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Carbon Pricing in India 23:01

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Iran, Israel & Missiles: Roots of Iran's Enmity & Military Escalation 55:38

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Asian NATO: India's stance? 26:28

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Long-term lessons from global tech outage 40:44

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Life and times of Syeda X 53:29

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Navigating Bengaluru’s Water Challenges 44:11

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Decoding India’s unemployment crisis 38:15

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Will synthetic biology produce the next pandemic? 31:13

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Looking Beyond the AI Hype 47:52

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Expanding Horizons: Quad and India-Australia dynamics 30:51

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