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Can SMIC lead China’s semiconductor self-reliance dream?
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Cyber and Technology Oct 04, 2021

Can SMIC lead China’s semiconductor self-reliance dream?

China is struggling to achieve its aim of becoming independent in semiconductor manufacturing as the US-China trade war is adversely affecting this industry.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) gears up to double its production by 2025
International Affairs | International Trade and Investment Sep 25, 2021

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) gears up to double its production by 2025

It is yet to be seen how successful SMIC will be in competing with more advanced manufacturers like those in Taiwan and Samsung

A Quad 2.0 Agenda for Critical and Emerging Technologies
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Sep 24, 2021

A Quad 2.0 Agenda for Critical and Emerging Technologies

With the Quad Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group established, it is affirmed that the “Spirit of Quad” has widened its horizons to include more collaborations on critical technologies. ...

Deploying open government data for AI-enabled public interest technologies
Media and Internet | Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Jul 21, 2021

Deploying open government data for AI-enabled public interest technologies

This effort should begin with a demand-side assessment of the Open Data ecosystem via consultations with AI innovators at startups, domestic corporates, and multinationals.

Democracy: Debugging in process
Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology May 21, 2021

Democracy: Debugging in process

It is important to harness informed technology so that we protect against and mitigate the very risks that are likely to play spoilsport in our attempt to strengthen the efficacy and accountability of government functioning.

Exploring the prospects for higher education
Media and Internet | Skilling | Education | Cyber and Technology May 19, 2021

Exploring the prospects for higher education

Only by combining both AI and communities will higher education be relevant and prepare students for the adventures of the fourth industrial revolution. ...

A sustainable internet: Missing pieces to a healthy future
Media and Internet | Internet Governance | Sustainable Development May 13, 2021

A sustainable internet: Missing pieces to a healthy future

When looking at tools that most of us use every day, like the internet, we need to take a step back and consider their larger impact.

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Rahul Batra

Rahul Batra

Rahul Batra is a geopolitical analyst with extensive experience at the intersection of digital platforms and international affairs. ...

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Roshani Jain

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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