# Pranay Kotasthane

> Public policy researcher, educator, and writer at the Takshashila Institution (Bengaluru, India). Research focus: semiconductor geopolitics, critical minerals, technology policy, India's fiscal federalism, and foreign policy.

## About

Pranay Kotasthane is a policy researcher at the Takshashila Institution. He co-authors *Anticipating the Unintended*, a weekly policy newsletter, and co-hosts *Puliyabaazi*, a Hindi-Urdu podcast on public policy. He has co-authored two books on semiconductors and public policy.

Key areas of expertise:
- Semiconductor geopolitics and India's chip strategy
- Critical minerals supply chains
- Technology policy and techno-strategic autonomy
- India's fiscal federalism and Finance Commission
- India's foreign policy, especially neighbourhood policy and the Quad

## Pages

- [Home](https://pranaykotasthane.com/): Overview and recent writings
- [Blog](https://pranaykotasthane.com/blog/): Long-form analysis and commentary
- [Op-eds](https://pranaykotasthane.com/op-eds/): Published opinion pieces (The Hindu, Mint, Indian Express, HT, ThePrint, TOI, and others, 2014–present)
- [Publications](https://pranaykotasthane.com/publications/): Academic papers, policy briefs, and research reports
- [Books](https://pranaykotasthane.com/books.html): Co-authored books including works on semiconductors and public policy
- [Talks](https://pranaykotasthane.com/talks.html): Lecture slides from conferences and institutions
- [Courses](https://pranaykotasthane.com/courses.html): Courses taught at Takshashila Institution
- [Newsletter](https://pranaykotasthane.com/newsletter.html): *Anticipating the Unintended* — weekly policy thoughtletter
- [Podcast](https://pranaykotasthane.com/podcast.html): *Puliyabaazi* — Hindi-Urdu podcast on policy and economics
- [Big Ideas](https://pranaykotasthane.com/big-ideas.html): Long-horizon policy ideas, frameworks, and hypotheses under development
- [Field Notes](https://pranaykotasthane.com/field-notes/): Short observations, quips, and insights on policy, geopolitics, cities, and the craft of research

## Contact

- Email: pranay@takshashila.org.in
- Twitter/X: @pranaykotas
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pranaykotas
- Institution: takshashila.org.in