Quantamania: Rules for an AI World
The contents of this essay are based on conversations during the 7th India-US Forum AI is a nascent industry which must be leveraged without running into overwhelming legal challenges. There is a North-South divide in approaching AI. Countries in the global North, such as the US, have taken a risk-centric approach to creating rules around […]
iCET: Well Begun, But Challenges Lie Ahead
The contents of this essay are based on conversations during the 7th India-US Forum In just a year, the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) has gone from being an idea to becoming an organizing principle of the India-US bilateral relationship. Now, there is no Forum that meets bilaterally without some tangent that connects […]
Star Trek: Planetary Defence and Strategic Space
The contents of this essay are based on conversations during the 7th India-US Forum Space is no longer the domain of just governments since a multitude of state and non-state actors now have access to space. Space-based services support the world’s financial information, communication systems, scientific discoveries, and environmental monitoring. It is increasingly contested and […]
11 th India-China Strategic Dialogue | 26 November 2024
11 th India-China Strategic Dialogue | 26 November 2024 The 11 th India-China Strategic Dialogue, co-hosted by Ananta Aspen Centre and China Reform Forum, was being held after 2021, and therefore special. Both sides introduced some new participants. Mr Tarun Das led the Indian side. Ms. Jiao Yang led the Chinese side. Although this was […]
Bhairavi Jani on her book, “Highway to Swades: Rediscovering India’s Superpowers”
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Session on Adaptation Strategies for Extreme Heat
Ananta Centre in partnership with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India hosted a closed-door virtual roundtable on Adaptation Strategies for Extreme Heat as part of India’s Gen-Next Leaders Democracy Network series. The session was moderated by Aditya Valiathan Pillai, Fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative.
Tech Tactics
Ananta Insights Geopolitics of High-tech Indian and German delegations at the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) As nations vie for supremacy in critical and emerging technologies, it is important to understand the geopolitical imperatives driving them. From artificial intelligence to space exploration, these advancements are not only revolutionising industry, but also redefining international power […]
23rd India-Korea Strategic Dialogue
23rd India-Korea Strategic Dialogue The 23rd edition of the India-Korea Strategic Dialogue, 1.5-track dialogue, co-convened by Ananta Centre, the Korean Foundation, and the Seoul Forum for International Affairs in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs was held in New Delhi on 13-14th November. This dialogue is a platform for various influential figures from diverse sectors in Korea and India to facilitate discussions on mutual interests spanning politics, economy, […]
Eye on the Indo-Pacific
Ananta Insights Eye on the Indo-Pacific Welcome to a new edition of the Ananta Indo-Pacific newsletter. The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office after the presidential transition in January could signal some fundamental changes in United States policy, especially on trade and immigration. No significant policy break is, however, expected in the Indo-Pacific, […]
Tech Tactics
ANANTA INSIGHTS Geopolitics of High-tech Quad leaders at the summit in Delaware As nations vie for supremacy in critical and emerging technologies, understanding the geopolitical implications becomes paramount. From artificial intelligence to space exploration, these advancements not only revolutionise industries but also redefine international power dynamics and strategic alliances. In an era where technological advancements […]