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The battle for setting up the 5G network has become the latest flash-point for geopolitical competition between the US and China.

Rapid transformation in disruptive technologies is going to change the nature of nuclear deterrence. Artificial intelligence, cyber weapons, hypersoni

The advances of science and technology are outpacing existing care and payment models, regulatory structures, and other governance systems.

As president of the Global Partnership on AI this year, India has the chance to lead the international dialogue around general-purpose AI technologies

With the Quad Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group established, it is affirmed that the “Spirit of Quad” has widened its horizons to inc

For India, there are clear economic and strategic payoffs to investing in CET development

By integrating diverse perspectives and expertise, it is possible to foster responsible development and deployment of AI in warfare

If there was a large, liberal pool of patient investment capital, like in Silicon Valley, it is highly probable that there would be tremendous scope f

Ad-hoc research initiatives and infrequent budgetary allocations would not suffice if India is to develop a vibrant research ecosystem.

The use and deployment of nuclear weapons must firmly remain in the hands of human beings and never be delegated to any technological marvel, no matte

The impact of technological changes on nuclear risks needs to be addressed much more directly.

This issue brief examines the complex interplay between science fiction and technology development in the age of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and brain-computer interfaces. As the line between science and fiction continues to blur, this brief argues for strategically using science fiction narratives to inform and guide technology development and policymaking. Drawing upon historical precedents of scien

Artificial Intelligence and Cyber technologies will augment the existing traditional combat platforms rather than rendering them obsolete  

With the increasing prevalence of emerging technologies, there arises a necessity for deeper scrutiny of their water footprint

The India-U.S. initiative on critical and emerging technologies could have a transformative impact on bilateral relations

As political ideologies fail to provide purpose and meaning to individuals, they are increasingly finding refuge in identity and religion. The thin li

The different service arms of China’s armed forces are all undergoing substantial transformation, including exploring the possibilities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost their combat power and effectiveness especially in a time of war. This paper evaluates the significance and potential of AI in improving China’s military capabilities. Chinese official documents and their enunciation of military doctrine indicate that the c

With the incorporation of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 4D Printing, additive manufacturing is to be one of the primary

There is a need to speculate on how the international order will be changed, if at all, by critical technologies

Is being ‘anti-China’ a compelling enough driver to bring the ten disparate democracies together?

India's technology partnership with the EU is full of possibilities

India and Australia must raise the level of their engagement, going beyond pre-planned exercises and sporadic deployments

India is seen as a bridging power that can narrow the divide between the developed and developing countries through the use and regulation of new and

The focus needs to go beyond emerging technologies to include fundamental principles, such as the protection of sovereignty, free and fair trade, and

Defence structures around the world are seeing a technological upheaving as new and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are being added to military arsenals. However, military AI largely lacks precision and is often developed without any threat-modelling which takes gender into account, examples of which are already being seen in civilian applications of AI. Translated into a conflict environment, deploying such AI systems cou

Besides vaccine diplomacy, this Quad meeting deliberated on matters like climate change, and critical and emerging technologies.

The introduction of the National Quantum Mission is welcomed but several key concerns need to be addressed to ensure its success

The U.S.-India strategic relationship looks to be set on firm footing, with both sides keen to materialize deeper collaboration across defense and critical and emerging technologies.

As we witness a tech scramble in the Indo-Pacific, the iCET aims to help the two countries to expand partnerships in critical and emerging technologie

As the chair of the GPAI, India needs to be at the forefront of this revolution and ensure that it plays an active role in the safe and equitable deve

‘Dogmas of Delhi’ mustn’t beat our ability to innovate and experiment  at the level  of big ideas

This brief analyses the regulatory, security and ethical challenges facing states and the international community regarding emerging technologies in biotechnology, focusing on the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system and artificial gene synthesis. It highlights the inadequacy of current mechanisms such as export control regimes to regulate these emerging technologies because of a fundamental shift in the nature of challenges posed and an altered globa

Prime Minister’s visit to the US could prove to be pivotal as it aims to boost India-US economic and defence ties

Biological weapons can come from naturally occurring microbes and viruses; but innovations in genomic editing are opening up new, potentially more threatening avenues for their development. These innovations can cause or spread disease or resist known therapeutic approaches. Addressing such threats of biowarfare requires obtaining reliable and informative taxonomies for the pathogens and timely and effective responses. This, in turn, calls for co

While the geopolitical contestation in emerging technologies will continue, the importance of strengthening policies towards network security cannot b