The IAF has pushed for a government-to-government deal with France for 114 Rafales, potentially bypassing a global tender. Dinakar Peri covers the latest on the MRFA in #CarnegieInsights. Watch: buff.ly/Kk7MHNz

The IAF has pushed for a government-to-government deal with France for 114 Rafales, potentially bypassing a global tender. Dinakar Peri covers the latest on the MRFA in #CarnegieInsights. Watch: youtu.be/ovFJE9TqDRo?...

The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic jet and a veteran of the 1965 & 1971 wars, is retiring after 62 years of service. What does this mean for IAF’s squadron strength? Dinakar Peri explains in the latest #CarnegieInsights. buff.ly/Kk7MHNz

Read @nidhisingh.bsky.social ’s new paper for Pacific Forum. It lays out a framework for India’s #semiconductor R&D policy: a national technology roadmap, deeper government–industry–academia integration, focus on high-value design, and modernized IP frameworks. 🔗 pacforum.org/publications...

Carnegie India organized a virtual closed-door discussion on the impact of #AI on the services sector in India on September 22, 2025. The session was moderated by Anirudh Suri, nonresident scholar, and was attended by representatives from industry, academia and think tanks.

At our latest #SecurityStudiesSeminar, T. V. Paul, James McGill professor of political science at McGill University, presented his book The New Cold War and the Remaking of Regions. He examined how resurgent great power rivalries, from Ukraine to the South China Sea, are reshaping regional orders.

China’s PLA reforms, Taiwan’s shifting deterrence strategy, & regional geopolitics were in focus at a Carnegie India roundtable with Suyash Desai, moderated by Saheb Singh Chadha. Read highlights: buff.ly/JcqvCyQ

In this podcast for The Sunday Guardian, Arun K. Singh discusses the state of 🇮🇳🇺🇸 ties, Trump’s political compulsions, trade frictions, strategic autonomy, and the future of defense and tech cooperation in conversation with Joyeeta Basu. Watch: buff.ly/ocnkA19

Carnegie India hosted a roundtable on the global outreach on #OperationSindoor. Diplomats reflected on how partner countries viewed the India-Pakistan crisis, how the outreach was received, and what it revealed about India’s communication of its geopolitical choices. buff.ly/YysiiU8

New #CarnegieInsights Watch Santosh Pai explore the foundations of #IndiaChina economic ties, investment flows, and public procurement, the impact of recent geopolitical tensions, and India’s policy responses post-Galwan. 📺 youtu.be/nXnuC3CpHcg?...

With INS Himgiri & INS Udayagiri commissioned, 2025 marks a record year of 8 new frontline ships (4 more on the way). The long-term target: 170–175 vessels by 2035. More on #CarnegieInsights with Dinakar Peri: youtu.be/KGMRZQg3Tes?...

With 971M internet subscribers and the highest digital payment transactions globally, India’s cyberspace is growing rapidly and facing increasing cyber threats. Tejas Bharadwaj maps how its #Cybersecurity administration handles these threats. buff.ly/fgYZbab

#IndiaChina relations are at a critical juncture. What lies ahead: cooperation, competition, or conflict? Dinakar Peri joined ETV Telangana to discuss the shifting world order and its implications. Watch in Telugu: buff.ly/O3n928q

Explore the complexities of #AI integration in weapon systems and the global conversation on defining LAWS in modern warfare. Join Shimona Mohan on #InterpretingIndia 🎧https://buff.ly/cVk2CT1

@nidhisingh.bsky.social writes for The Indian Express that eight years after the #Puttaswamy verdict, India’s #data protection journey remains stalled. Instead of implementation, exemptions risk hollowing out privacy protections before the law takes effect. indianexpress.com/article/opin...

In this India Today Global interview, Arun K. Singh breaks down Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian imports, jeopardizing $48–60B in exports. He explains the collapse of a near-finalized trade deal, WTO-compliant Indian tariffs, and India’s role in U.S.–China rivalry. buff.ly/XHAb0Lz

Trade, investments, public procurement, and the digital economy are the four pillars that define India–China economic relations. This paper by Santosh Pai unpacks their trajectory. Read: buff.ly/MmbtTWr

In this episode of #AnahitaSpeakerSeries, Geeta Seshamani shares how women are reshaping wildlife conservation by bringing empathy, resilience, and leadership into the field. Watch: buff.ly/uqYY1Fa

New article by Konark Bhandari takes stock of India’s semiconductor mission. Four years on, the ecosystem shows “green shoots,” with anchor firms, state-level competition, and early successes shaping the country’s role in global supply chains. Read more: buff.ly/2TsqsSZ

From #RudraBrigades to Tejas Mk1A jets, how is India recalibrating its defense posture? Dinakar Peri explores the big moves shaping India’s military readiness in this episode of #CarnegieInsights. Watch here: buff.ly/Ct1wqsr

In this piece for Foreign Policy, Rudra Chaudhuri writes that though #Trump’s #tariffs have taken a chainsaw to the U.S.-India relationship, there's still a slim chance the bridge can be saved if both sides act quickly. buff.ly/wnUzWTq

In this discussion for Centre For Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), Dinakar Peri, alongside Dushyant Singh and Deepak Mehra, explore #Trump’s role between #Putin and #Zelensky, Europe’s unity push, and the prospects of a ceasefire or new security framework for Ukraine. www.youtube.com/live/1dJUa7A...

In our latest #AnahitaSpeakerSeries, we speak with Geeta Seshamani, co-founder of Wildlife SOS. For over four decades, she has led efforts in animal welfare and biodiversity conservation, pioneering bear conservation, and building rehabilitation programs. youtu.be/vkVczVQ150U?...

Dinakar Peri, fellow, security studies at Carnegie India, participated in the sixth annual Radiological Security Dialogue, organized by Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) in collaboration with the US Department of Energy (DoE) held from 4–6 August in the Maldives.

India and China’s interests may diverge in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, but in a world in disorder, India’s strategic, economic, and technological priorities make working with China essential, writes Vijay Gokhale in Times of India. . buff.ly/99Nv1k4

"Almost none of them are looking to use the #AI wave as a way to move up the value chain, and build #AI [large language models] themselves, or invest heavily in R&D in #AI,” Anirudh Suri tells Financial Times on India’s IT giants and the #AI shift. buff.ly/blT7FNq

Carnegie India hosted a private roundtable, Reflections from Taiwan with Suyash Desai, examining China’s military posture towards Taiwan, the PLA’s reforms and preparedness, and Taipei’s relations with Beijing, Washington, and New Delhi.

What’s driving India’s UAV procurements? How are naval patrols evolving? Why is a submarine rescue vessel a strategic asset? Dinakar Peri breaks it down in #CarnegieInsights. Watch the full video: buff.ly/MNFovw4

The launch of the #NISAR satellite, co-developed by #NASA and #ISRO, marks a milestone in India-U.S. space cooperation. It was built over 11 years, across four U.S. administrations, and is expected to last for several decades. Read more in this commentary by Tejas Bharadwaj: buff.ly/KcO2LDj

Why has the IAF struggled to phase out its ageing MiG-21s? What’s delaying the Mk1A jets? What lies ahead for India's fighter fleet? Dinakar Peri breaks down the IAF’s enduring fighter jet crisis for The Hindu. Read more: buff.ly/WH3X6Cg

Trump’s tariff call and rhetoric may have jolted India-U.S. ties, but the broader partnership remains resilient. India must now play the “long game,” balancing strategic autonomy with long-term cooperation. Arun K. Singh writes for NDTV: buff.ly/bsfYgbo

“At the functional level from government to industry, there is a need for India and the U.S. to engage. It is best for New Delhi to cut out the noise and wait.” Rudra Chaudhuri in Hindustan Times on navigating turbulence in India–U.S. ties. 🔗 buff.ly/9WSzw75

#Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure are no longer isolated. They are coordinated, fast, and #AI-powered. This commentary by Nidhi Singh outlines four key challenges to safeguarding critical infrastructure. buff.ly/PHfPKst

India–U.S. space ties are evolving: from NISAR and INDUS-X to Artemis and private sector bridges. #TRUST and #iCET signal deeper tech and space cooperation. ✍️ Tejas Bharadwaj in Deccan Herald: www.deccanherald.com/science/spac...

In this #InterpretingIndia episode, Sayash Kapoor reflects on the gap between AI predictions and real-world impact where jobs evolve, not disappear. 🎧 Hosted by Nidhi Singh: buff.ly/L7K9bSW

#SecurityStudiesSeminar Summary: We hosted Swapna Kona Nayudu for a discussion on her book The Nehru Years: An International History of Indian Non-Alignment. Read more: carnegieindia.org/events/2025/...

Trump issues 50-day ultimatum to Russia: strike peace with hashtag#Ukraine or face more tariffs. India, reliant on Russia for oil & defense, could be hit hard. Reporting for CNA, Ishan Garg interviews Dinakar Peri. Watch⬇️ buff.ly/45wX0gU

A UK fighter jet remains grounded in Kerala weeks after an emergency landing. With no F-35 or U.S. fighter jet ecosystem in India or the wider Indian Ocean region, flying it back remains a challenge. Watch Dinakar Peri on TRT World: buff.ly/HaT9qkG

Looking a podcast that explores emerging technologies, security, and international affairs? Hosted by Carnegie India experts, #InterpretingIndia features global voices shaping today’s world. 🔔 Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and stay updated. 🎧 Tune in: buff.ly/6n1YzKQ

The question of how India might respond to the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation holds significance for domestic policy and future India-China relations. In this paper, Vijay Gokhale identifies key considerations to help Indian policymakers craft a thoughtful approach. Read more: buff.ly/EvfpU6M

The question of the Dalai Lama’s succession is going to assume increasing importance with the passage of time. In this paper, Vijay Gokhale examines its implications for India-China relations and China’s domestic and foreign policy. Read more: buff.ly/EvfpU6M

“Crypto is becoming a channel for strategic financial flows for Pakistan,” says Anirudh Suri in Times of India. He warns this poses risks to India’s efforts to curb terror financing via FATF and IMF mechanisms. Read more: buff.ly/unhkaUM

From civil war predictions to hiring algorithms, Sayash Kapoor explains why much of today's AI hype misses the point. Kapoor joins Nidhi Singh on #InterpretingIndia to discuss what #AI can and cannot do. 🎧 Tune in: buff.ly/6qzmuye

At the latest #SecurityStudiesSeminar, Rajesh Rajagopalan presented his new paper Regional Realism: Expanding Realist Theory Beyond the Great Powers, challenging the great power bias in realist theory and spotlighting regional dynamics in global politics.

Trump 2.0 is redefining America's global personality by upending past alliances, recasting economic priorities, and unsettling global frameworks. Arun K. Singh examines the implications for India and the world in Indias World. buff.ly/y0r5RVK

🎙️ New #InterpretingIndia episode! Nidhi Singh joins Sayash Kapoor to explore the hype, hope, and hazards of artificial intelligence. From flawed predictions to grounded policymaking, Kapoor makes the case for treating #AI as “normal technology.” Tune in: buff.ly/6qzmuye

How does IUU fishing become a national security risk? This article by Ajay Kumar & Charukeshi Bhatt explores how Chinese vessels blur the line between fishing and military activity, threatening India’s maritime domain. 🔗 buff.ly/N8QEhlC

India has taken steps to expand maritime surveillance by installing transponders, using satellite technology, and strengthening legal enforcement. But is it enough to counter China’s IUU fishing threat? Read this article by Ajay Kumar & Charukeshi Bhatt: buff.ly/N8QEhlC

"Modi’s engagements with Trump matter more than it is perhaps realized. It clearly provides a political basis of what can be achieved between the two countries even at this time of shrinking administrative capacities in the U.S...." Rudra Chaudhuri📝Hindustan Times buff.ly/lh1jDSN

Despite the noise, the India–U.S. relationship is moving forward, driven by strategic tech cooperation, nuclear energy talks, and #AI infrastructure efforts. Rudra Chaudhuri in Hindustan Times: www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/clea...