A weekly podcast on key developments in South Asia.
| Title: | Episode 25: Sri Lanka – At New Crossroads ? |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Razeen Sally |
| Designation: | Visiting Associate Professor Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy |
| Abstract: | Sri Lanka’s Presidential elections have just been concluded. The new government led by Gotabaya Rajapaksa faces several challenges. These challenges include strengthening social cohesion, turning around an economy in distress and managing complicated external relations. Dr Amitendu Palit from ISAS-NUS discusses these issues with Associate Professor Razeen Sally from the LKY School of Public Policy, NUS. |
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| Date: | 16 December 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 24: Third Pillar – Reviving Communities to Preserve Capitalism |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Raghuram Rajan |
| Designation: | Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India |
| Abstract: | In this episode, Dr Raghuram Rajan discusses his new book - The Third Pillar: How markets and the state leave the community behind which advocates for a community-centred focus on capitalism to fix problems caused by technological disruption and trade protectionism. Through the book, Rajan urges policymakers to devolve power down to local communities to enable citizens manage public policy challenges, particularly social and economic policy issues like health and education. Communities, Rajan argues, could help citizens overcome challenges caused by market dislocations and state incapacity. |
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| Date: | 05 November 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 23: Balancing the Triangle – China’s Tryst with Pakistan and India |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Ren Yuanzhe |
| Designation: | Visiting Senior Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | In the week that Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with both the leaders of India and Pakistan, we speak to our Visiting Senior Research Fellow Dr Ren Yuanzhe on Beijing’s perspective of these meetings as well as the issues that may crop up. |
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| Date: | 11 October 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 22: India’s Strategic Relations – US, China and Pakistan |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Mr Shivshankar Menon |
| Designation: | Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | Hot on the heels off Howdy Modi, we speak to Mr Shivshankar Menon, former Indian National Security Advisor and Foreign Secretary on the status of these key relationships for India and what that may mean for its global ambitions. |
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| Date: | 30 September 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 21: Flushing Out India’s Water Needs |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Professor Robin Jeffrey |
| Designation: | Visiting Research Professor |
| Abstract: | Is India facing a water crisis and, if so, will it get worse? What are the factors influencing India’s water issues at the moment? We speak to Professor Robin Jeffrey, ISAS Visiting Research Professor, to distill these issues for us. |
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| Date: | 20 September 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 20: Boosting India’s Retail Sector |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Amitendu Palit |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Trade and Economic Policy) |
| Abstract: | With the Indian government relaxing some rules on single-brand retail in India, we discuss with ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Amitendu Palit if this move will allow the Indian retail sector to woo much needed foreign investment. |
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| Date: | 05 September 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 19: The Indian Economy – Rebounding ? |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Mr Vinod Rai |
| Designation: | Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | With the Indian economy showing signs of concerns, former Indian Comptroller and Auditor-General Mr Vinod Rai assesses the issues present and possible solutions to help the economy rebound. |
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| Date: | 02 September 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 18: The G7 Summit – India Enters the Ring |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Karthik Nachiappan |
| Designation: | Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | Hot off the heels of the conclusion of the G7 Summit in France, ISAS Research Fellow Dr Karthik Nachiappan discusses the outcomes of the discussions and how India played a role and could be impacted by its presence there. |
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| Date: | 30 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 17: Mr Arun Jaitley – The Consensus Builder |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Mr Vinod Rai |
| Designation: | Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | In this episode, we pay tribute to the former Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who passed away last weekend. Talking to former Indian Comptroller and Auditor-General Mr Vinod Rai, we discuss the lawyer-turned-politician’s legacy, contributions and working style as a consensus builder and a philanthropic individual. |
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| Date: | 29 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 16: Whose Cake is it ? |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr S Narayan |
| Designation: | Visiting Senior Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | Earlier this week, the RBI announced that they will be giving a portion of their surplus to the Indian government for their expenditure. We speak to two Indian economic stalwarts – former Comptroller and Auditor-General Mr Vinod Rai and former Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr S Narayan on whether the Indian government should get a slice of the RBI pie and what they may do with it. |
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| Date: | 28 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 15: Imran Khan’s First Year in Office |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Assoc Prof Iqbal Singh Sevea |
| Designation: | Visiting Research Associate Professor |
| Abstract: | On 18th August, Imran Khan clocked his first year as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan. How has he fared? We talk to ISAS Visiting Research Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea who provides a report card of the economic, domestic political and foreign policy contributions of the cricketer-turned-politician. |
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| Date: | 23 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 14: Article 370 – What next for India? |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Ronojoy Sen |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Politics & Governance) |
| Abstract: | ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Ronojoy Sen analyses the strategies that the Indian government will need to take in the immediate term in the aftermath of amending Article 370. |
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| Date: | 08 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 13: Ecommerce in India |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Dipinder Singh Randhawa |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dipinder Singh Randhawa talks shop in this episode as he analyses the factors, impact and regulatory reaction arising out of the growing ecommerce sector in India. |
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| Date: | 08 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 12: China and the US in South Asia – Conflicting Interests? |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Professor Guo Xuetang |
| Designation: | Visiting Scholar |
| Abstract: | In the 2nd part of our podcast interview with Prof Guo Xuetang from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, we discuss the China-US relationship, whether the two powers have conflicting interests in South Asia and if Beijing is uncomfortable by closer ties between India and the US. |
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| Date: | 02 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 11: The China-India Relationship: A Chinese Perspective |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Professor Guo Xuetang |
| Designation: | Visiting Scholar |
| Abstract: | In the first of our two-parter with Visiting Scholar Professor Guo Xuetang from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, we ask him about China’s view of India’s ascent and whether Beijing is threatened by the growth of the South Asian giant. |
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| Date: | 01 August 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 10: Imran Khan’s Visit to the US |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Professor Touqir Hussain |
| Designation: | Visiting Senior Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | Earlier this week Pakistani Prime Minister made a momentous visit to the US. ISAS Senior Visiting Research Fellow Professor Touqir Hussain analyses the visit and its impact on the US-Pakistan relationship as well as Islamabad’s relations with China and India. |
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| Date: | 26 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 9: India’s Space Mission |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Professor C Raja Mohan |
| Designation: | Director |
| Abstract: | ISAS Director Professor C Raja Mohan appears on South Asia Chaat for the first time to dissect the significance behind and implications of India’s first space mission to the moon earlier this week. |
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| Date: | 24 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 8: The 2019 Cricket World Cup – Stoking the Debate |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Ronojoy Sen |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Politics & Governance) |
| Abstract: | With the World Cup just concluded, some would say in controversial circumstances, we talk to ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Ronojoy Sen, who is also our resident cricket expert, on what his take is on that memorable final, what rules change he is advocating for and how the South Asian countries fared in the tournament. Stand-by for a balling analysis! With the World Cup just concluded, some would say in controversial circumstances, we talk to ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Ronojoy Sen, who is also our resident cricket expert, on what his take is on that memorable final, what rules change he is advocating for and how the South Asian countries fared in the tournament. Stand-by for a balling analysis! |
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| Date: | 22 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 7: Bangladesh and China Get Closer |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Iftekhar Chowdhury |
| Designation: | Principal Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | We talk to ISAS Principal Research Fellow Dr Iftekhar Chowdhury on the recent visit of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister to China |
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| Date: | 21 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 6: India and the Osaka Declaration |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Amitendu Palit |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Trade and Economics) |
| Abstract: | At the recent G20 meeting in Osaka, India was one of three countries that did not endorse a global framework on digital trade rules known as the ‘Osaka Declaration on Digital Economy’. We speak to ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Amitendu Palit in this episode on why India continues to stay out of any commitment on global e-commerce rules and the implications this may have on the South Asian giant. |
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| Date: | 09 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 5: The Union Budget |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Amitendu Palit |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Trade and Economics) |
| Abstract: | With India set to have its first budget of this new administration delivered this week, we talk to ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Amitendu Palit on what we can expect the budget to contain and the political and economic goals that the Modi government will be pursuing through this fiscal plan. |
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| Date: | 04 July 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 4: Changing The Batting Order in Pakistan |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Assoc Prof Iqbal Singh Sevea |
| Designation: | Visiting Research Associate Professor |
| Abstract: | With as many as eight changes made in a sudden Cabinet reshuffle last week, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has not only thrown a curve ball at us all but he has also signalled that he is willing to change his team to ensure that his country’s economic prospects, and an impending bailout deal with the IMF, cross the boundary line. With loads of cricketing clichés thrown in for good measure, ISAS Visiting Research Associate Professor Iqbal Singh Sevea analyses this changes in this segment of South Asia Chaat. |
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| Date: | 25 April 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 3: The Model Code of Conduct in India’s Elections |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Ronojoy Sen |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Politics & Governance) |
| Abstract: | With the Indian elections underway, the third episode of the South Asia Chaat looks at the role the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct has played in the elections thus far and whether it has enough bite to effectively to guarantee all the parties involved will be on their best behaviour. |
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| Date: | 18 April 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 2: Issues Facing the BJP in the Indian Elections |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Ronojoy Sen |
| Designation: | Senior Research Fellow; and Research Lead (Politics & Governance) |
| Abstract: | In this second episode of South Asia Chaat, we talk to ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Ronojoy Sen on the issues that could weigh on the BJP’s fortunes during the coming elections, the party’s manifesto that was recently released and if the swift and decisive action taken by the Modi government to respond to the Pulwama attack would have a strong positive influence on the BJP’s fortunes. |
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| Date: | 11 April 2019 |
| Title: | Episode 1: The Congress Party Manifesto |
| Guest Speaker/s: | Dr Diego Maiorano |
| Designation: | Visiting Research Fellow |
| Abstract: | The maiden episode of South Asia Chaat features a discussion with ISAS Senior Research Fellow Dr Ronojoy Sen and Visiting Research Fellow Dr Diego Maiorano on the recently released Congress Party manifesto for the upcoming Indian elections. |
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| Date: | 08 April 2019 |
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