AI Value Alignment in Global Ethics: Contextualising India and Saudi Arabia in a Diversifying Landscape
In this explainer piece, East Asia Analyst Soojin Jang explores the shift from universal AI standards toward context-sensitive value alignment. By examining the distinct regulatory trajectories of India and Saudi Arabia, the piece highlights how non-Western powers are moving beyond mere technology adoption to become architects of global AI ethics integrating cultural, religious, and national […]
Strategic Hedging in Action: Read Out From Putin’s India Visit
In this strategic explainer, South Asia Analyst Bandish breaks down the outcomes of the 2026 Delhi Summit between India and Russia. The analysis examines the transition from a legacy defense relationship to a sanctions-aware economic partnership, anchored by a $100 billion trade goal. It explores how India is navigating a “dual-track” strategy that is maintaining […]
Beyond the Podium: CWG 2030 as a Catalyst for India’s Industrial & Infrastructure Maturity
In this explainer, South Asia Analyst Bandish examines how India’s selection as host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) serves as a strategic economic booster and a high-stakes stress test for the nation’s project-delivery capabilities. The analysis explores how the Games will act as a catalyst for infrastructure credibility, capital attraction from the Commonwealth ecosystem, […]