Interpreting India podcast

Interpreting India

In Season 4 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promises insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In Season 4 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promises insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

 

#137

Scarcity, Sovereignty, Strategy: Mapping the Political Geography of AI Compute

As AI systems grow more powerful, the computational infrastructure behind them has become ... more

21 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:08

21 Nov 2025


#136

Cybersecurity in Outer Space: A Growing Concern

The conversation explores how cybersecurity is integral to space operations, drawing paral... more

31 Oct 2025

36 MINS

36:52

31 Oct 2025


#135

Unbundling AI Openness: Beyond the Binary

The episode challenges the familiar “open versus closed” framing of AI systems. Sharma arg... more

16 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:02

16 Oct 2025


#134

India’s Air Defense After Operation Sindoor: Lessons and the Road Ahead

India’s air defense has transformed from sparse radars in the 1960s to a multilayered netw... more

18 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:17

18 Sep 2025


#133

Military AI and Autonomous Weapons: Gender, Ethics, and Governance

The episode opens with Bhatt framing the global stakes: from drones on the battlefield to ... more

28 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:00

28 Aug 2025


#132

Beyond Superintelligence: A Realist's Guide to AI

The episode begins with Kapoor explaining the origins of AI Snake Oil, tracing it back to ... more

10 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:21

10 Jul 2025


#131

Navigating the Open v. Closed Source AI Debate with Kailash Nadh

The episode opens with an in-depth discussion about the value of open source as a model of... more

26 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:58

26 Jun 2025


#130

Interpreting China: From the LAC to Taiwan – Mapping China’s Assertiveness

In this conversation, Aadil Brar and Saheb Singh Chadha examine how China's strategic beha... more

12 Jun 2025

38 MINS

38:04

12 Jun 2025


#129

Interpreting China: The People’s Liberation Army—Reforms and Challenges

Saheb and Suyash begin by laying out where the PLA stands today in terms of its strengths,... more

29 May 2025

40 MINS

40:43

29 May 2025


#128

Interpreting China: The Economy and its Impact on Foreign Policy

In this conversation, Saheb and Amit examine the three major structural dilemmas facing Ch... more

15 May 2025

45 MINS

45:07

15 May 2025


#127

Securing Space: Opportunities for U.S.-India Cooperation in a New Strategic Frontier

The conversation delves into the shifting contours of global space governance, touching on... more

30 Apr 2025

47 MINS

47:52

30 Apr 2025


#126

India's Defence Industry: The State of Play

Episode Notes Lt Gen P. R. Shankar outlines the evolution of India’s defense industry and ... more

27 Mar 2025

44 MINS

44:59

27 Mar 2025


#125

The Missing Pieces in India’s AI Puzzle: Talent, Data, and R&D

Anirudh Suri outlines the current AI landscape, discussing how the U.S. and China dominate... more

13 Mar 2025

48 MINS

48:50

13 Mar 2025


#124

Trade, Tariffs, and Technology: U.S.-India Relations in Trump’s Second Term

Peter Harrell outlines the Trump administration's evolving approach to tariffs and their i... more

14 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:41

14 Feb 2025


#123

Trump 2.0: Navigating the India-U.S. Relationship in a New Era

This episode explores the trajectory of India-U.S. relations as Donald Trump embarks on hi... more

23 Jan 2025

39 MINS

39:05

23 Jan 2025


#122

Syria in Transition: Regional Dynamics and India's Interests

This episode unpacks several critical issues shaping the future of Syria and its broader r... more

26 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:26

26 Dec 2024


#121

Bridging East and West: India’s Pursuit of Stability Amid China, Russia, and U.S. Dynamics

This episode unpacks several key issues that shape India’s role on the global stage. As In... more

31 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:58

31 Oct 2024