In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that his country must be prepared for “worst-case and extreme scenarios” both at home and abroad. Is China simply trying to manage risks amid a difficult external and internal environment? Or is there something else going on? Manoj Kewalramani delves into Xi’s logic in conversation with Aditya Ramanathan.

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As a new government takes shape in New Delhi, what are some of the key foreign policy and strategic challenges that lie before it? This question will no doubt be on top of the minds of several policy professionals who look forward to the next five years as one where India continues to play a major role in the Indo-Pacific as well as the rest of the world.

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Do animals have a voice? Not many are aware that India's animal laws are actually forward looking. Come discover this and other empirical evidence that Malathi Renati unearths in her conversation with Shreya Swaminath: Director, Farm Animal Protection, HSI/India. While the focus is on farmed/ domesticaled animals, the concerns are similar across other flora and fauna. It continues to be riddled with apathy and poor implementation. From improving the living conditions of farmed animals to the outdated penalties for animal cruelty, there is alot that we, as individuals, can do with a little awareness. Listen in and share your comments!

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: https://takshashila.org.in/

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