The G20 can steward inclusive approaches to digital transformation, directing international development cooperation, and strengthening multilateralism towards a new future
An analysis of how the DHIS2 open-source platform was used in Sri Lanka, Norway, and Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Estonian experience has showed us that DPI and DPG are both viable and valuable tools for the process of administrative and political modernisation
It is a mistake to frame the internet as a ‘Wild West’; it is time to demystify and de-obfuscate the role of nation states in the governance of the internet
Humanitarian organisations need to prioritise data safety and protection, especially in those regions where data laws are weak or non-existent
Can emerging technology and the fourth industrial revolution aid in the increasing water insecurity in India and globally?
Bridging the digital divide in Africa will not be possible without adequate people-centred cybersecurity measures
In the second part of a two-part series, it is argued that the debate—on whether the extension of cyberspace creates the need for a new generation of human rights—is primarily an academic one
Decentralising the internet has always been about letting users have more power. India must align its regulations with global efforts that govern citizen data.
Indian needs to adopt a more proactive approach and foresee the potential of cyber technologies in an active war scenario.
The recent cyberattack on Albania by Iran highlights the intensification of conflict within cyberspace.
Despite having several advantages, quantum technologies can adversely impact national security. Ethical frameworks to regulate them must be put in place.
English remains the lingua franca of the internet. However, with local alternatives to English-oriented platforms emerging, the status quo may soon change. ...
Digital India is going to be ground zero of how heterogenous, diverse, and open societies co-exist online and in the real world.
Proper regulations need to be put in place to control the NFTs’ impact not only from a climate perspective but also in the ethics and legislation around intellectual property.
Embedded privacy by design can help build consumer trust instead of systems that seek privacy as an additional feature.
Regulations of the geospatial data need to be employed in a manner that is conducive to the private sector whilst keeping the defence sector in mind.
India needs to be mindful of the transformative potential of Bitcoin and initiate regulations to manage the risks and reap the benefits.
The rise of extraterritorial ISPs indicates that the great power politics has also slowly permeated into this realm.”
Bitcoin could replace gold and the US dollar as the global reserve commodity in the coming years, it would be prudent for India to adopt Bitcoin as part of its strategic financial reserve.
With increasing gender-based violence in online spaces, the need of the hour is to have holistic user protection.
The 5Gi case displays India’s ambition to play a significant role in the formation of the global tech regime. ...
Roshani Jain is a Research Assistant for the Strategic Studies Programme, under the Neighbourhood Team. Her research interests include South Asian environmental security and international resource sharing, with a special emphasis on hydro-diplomacy. She is interested in exploring environmental policy discourses ...
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Balfour is director of Carnegie Europe. Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. ...
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