Technology & Governance
Will U.S. Astronauts Land on the Moon in 2028? Don’t Count on It
The U.S. wishes to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028. And I would like to be Superman!
Vineeth Krishnan6 min read
Vineeth Krishnan6 min read
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Governance19 Jun
Will U.S. Astronauts Land on the Moon in 2028? Don’t Count on It
From the outside, 2026 seems to be a great year for American lunar ambitions. The Artemis II mission was launched, carrying astronauts around the Moon — in the process flying further away from Earth than anyone before — and successfully bringing them back.
Vineeth Krishnan
Security4 Jun
Project Glasswing and Anthropic's Quest to Build a Secure Internet
Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed several loopholes in existing software. Through Project Glasswing, the company is leading a crusade to secure internet in the AI era. The revelations made by Mythos Preview, Anthropic’s powerful new model has upended the world of cybersecurity over the past few weeks.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Society25 May
What it Means to Be Human in the AI Age
As thinking and creativity are increasingly being delegated to AI, algorithms are essentially shaping our sense of reality and conditioning how we think. The question on what it means to be human has become an existential quandary of modern times, as machine intelligence is attaining superior cognitive power.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Diplomacy24 May
Vietnam’s Chip Bet –and America is all in
Vietnam's chip strategy offers key insights to small and middle powers looking to emerge as major players in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Diplomacy13 May
Malaysia - Tamil Nadu Para-Diplomacy Gets a Vijay Boost
Several states can play a positive role in pushing India’s S&T ties with other countries – especially in the ASEAN region. Soft power linkages – driven by diaspora and cultural affinity – can pave the way for closer ties. Tamil Nadu’s links to Malaysia provide a model that other Indian states can replicate.
Tridivesh Singh Maini
Governance14 Apr
Rules or Practice: New Shades in Global AI Governance
AI today is not just a technology but an instrument of sovereignty, economic competition, and global influence. The key question is not who writes the most comprehensive rules, nor who builds the largest model, but who most effectively integrates AI into institutions and the economy.
Anton Tamarovich
Diplomacy20 Feb
AI Multilateralism: Why the UN Remains the Central Cog in Global AI Governance
UN-led AI multilateralism has been grappling with the realities of a fragmented world order in the recent past. Despite this reality, the UN has time and again advocated strongly for the urgency for governing AI so that the fate of humanity is not left to an algorithm.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Governance19 Feb
Shaping AI’s Impact for the Better: The Global South May Hold the Answers
A vast part of the Global South may be at the margins of the AI revolution. However, when it comes to AI governance, the Global South has unique solutions to offer to the world.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Society18 Feb
Sarvam Edge: India is Getting Closer in its Quest for Sovereign AI
A Made in India AI model unveiled at the AI Impact Summit has outperformed the leading players in the market in its ability to synthesize multiple Indian languages. Optimized to work in consumer devices and in low internet connectivity conditions, the Sarvam Edge epitomizes how linguistic and digital inclusivity can be embedded into design parameters.
Anupama Vijayakumar
Diplomacy2 Feb
As Trump alienates allies, China, Russia watch on with glee
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff wars and controversial remarks over Greenland – even threatening military action – have caused much consternation to allies in Europe and elsewhere.
Tridivesh Singh Maini
Governance13 Jan
Technocracy Instead of Values: The Dangers of Implementing AI in Government Administration
Over the past year, there have been an increasing number of examples of AI being introduced into public administration. The U.S. government has begun using specialized services such as ChatGPT Gov and xAI for Government; the Russian government declares the prioritization of AI implementation in its operations.
Anton Tamarovich
Diplomacy22 Sep 2025
Human Genome Project: A Remarkable Success Story in Science Diplomacy
The HGP marks a momentous achievement in human history and in science diplomacy, involving researchers from across the world in a mega project aimed at decoding the mysteries of the human gene.
Disha MaheshwariSection 01 / 04
Technology & Diplomacy
How emerging tech drives collaboration, reshapes alliances, informs negotiations, and helps set international norms.
Diplomacy24 May
Vietnam’s Chip Bet –and America is all in
Vietnam's chip strategy offers key insights to small and middle powers looking to emerge as major players in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Anupama Vijayakumar4 min read
Section 02 / 04
Technology & Governance
The governance of technology and the technological realities influencing governance.
Governance14 Apr
Rules or Practice: New Shades in Global AI Governance
AI today is not just a technology but an instrument of sovereignty, economic competition, and global influence.
Anton Tamarovich7 min read
Section 03 / 04
Technology & Security
Technology and its effects on international security and the changing nature of warfare.
Security4 Jun
Project Glasswing and Anthropic's Quest to Build a Secure Internet
Anthropic's Mythos has unearthed several loopholes in existing software. Through Project Glasswing, the company is leading a crusade to secure internet in the AI era.
Anupama Vijayakumar4 min read
Society25 May
What it Means to Be Human in the AI Age
As thinking and creativity are increasingly being delegated to AI, algorithms are essentially shaping our sense of reality and conditioning how we think.
Anupama Vijayakumar4 min read
3 years ago
Technology the New Fuel of GCC Growth
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Governance · 19 Jun · Studio narration
Will U.S. Astronauts Land on the Moon in 2028? Don’t Count on It
Security · 4 Jun · Studio narration
Project Glasswing and Anthropic's Quest to Build a Secure Internet
Society · 25 May · Studio narration
What it Means to Be Human in the AI Age
Diplomacy · 24 May · Studio narration
Vietnam’s Chip Bet –and America is all in
Diplomacy · 13 May · Studio narration
Malaysia - Tamil Nadu Para-Diplomacy Gets a Vijay Boost
Governance · 14 Apr · Studio narration
Rules or Practice: New Shades in Global AI Governance
Diplomacy · 20 Feb · Studio narration
AI Multilateralism: Why the UN Remains the Central Cog in Global AI Governance
Governance · 19 Feb · Studio narration
Shaping AI’s Impact for the Better: The Global South May Hold the Answers
Society · 18 Feb · Studio narration
Sarvam Edge: India is Getting Closer in its Quest for Sovereign AI
Diplomacy · 2 Feb · Studio narration
As Trump alienates allies, China, Russia watch on with glee
Governance · 13 Jan · Studio narration
Technocracy Instead of Values: The Dangers of Implementing AI in Government Administration
Diplomacy · 22 Sep 2025 · Studio narration
Human Genome Project: A Remarkable Success Story in Science Diplomacy
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