
← All Things Policy7 oct · 35 min
America Votes | Why should India care?
<p>In this inaugural episode of 'America Votes', All Things Policy's series covering the US mid-terms, Brigadier Anil Raman and Abhishek Kadiyala cover the early trends in November elections. They discuss the process, the politics and its relevance for India. It frames the midterms as a contest for Congress, whose powers over war, tariffs and aid outlast any executive action. Tracing the President's record-low approval and Republican fears, the episode shows how American domestic politics now sets the cost and tone of ties with India. It argues that India remains strategically essential but politically disposable, and that a Democratic House will not undo American protectionism. Ultimately, it asks whether New Delhi must stop treating Congress as insurance against the executive and build constituencies on Capitol Hill.</p><p><br></p><p>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/research-areas </p><p>Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in </p>