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Interpreting India

by Carnegie India

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About the show

In Season 5 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.

Latest episodes

  • Subsea Cables, AI Infrastructure, and Africa's Connectivity Gap

    August 27, 2026 · 45 min

    Jane opens with a framing that runs through the entire conversation: for Africa, the subsea cable story is not primarily about geopolitics. It is about connecting citizens and translating that connectivity into economic participation. Less…

  • India, Australia, and the Critical Minerals Opportunity

    August 13, 2026 · 50 min

    The conversation opens with a useful baseline on both countries. Australia has world-class mining equipment, technology, and services capabilities, and its mining sector contributes roughly 10 to 15 percent of GDP, yet it remains…

  • Chokepoints, Economic Warfare and India's Strategic Options

    July 10, 2026 · 34 min

    Edward lays out three criteria for what makes something a genuine choke point: dominant market share, difficulty to substitute, and the ability to weaponize it with asymmetric impact, hurting the adversary far more than yourself. All three…

  • India's AI Ambitions and the Road to Viksit Bharat | AI Summit Special

    July 2, 2026 · 33 min

    This is the final episode of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit, examining the conversations, decisions, and debates that are shaping global AI governance. This episode explores: India has a clear North Star in Viksit…

  • Did India's AI Summit Get Safety Right? AI Summit Special

    June 19, 2026 · 40 min

    This episode is part of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit, examining the conversations, decisions, and debates that are shaping global AI governance. Professor Ravindran addresses early on the perception that the India…

  • Subsea Cables, Trusted Networks, and India's Strategic Opportunity

    June 4, 2026 · 46 min

    Pooja opens with a mismatch that frames the entire conversation. India consumes around 20% of global internet traffic but accounts for just 2% of global subsea cable infrastructure. Even with the expansion of landing stations currently…

  • AI Literacy and the Future of Work in India

    May 26, 2026 · 45 min

    Jaspreet's framing for the AI and work debate is worth staying with. He is not dismissive of disruption: he thinks AI will destroy certain jobs, create new ones, and the rupture will be real. But he pushes back on the idea that job…

  • Can AI Resources Be Democratized? AI Summit Special

    May 15, 2026 · 28 min

    This episode is part of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit, examining the conversations, decisions, and debates that are shaping global AI governance. The working group was designed from the start to be bottom-up rather than…