Artificial intelligence is the rage today, reshaping the global architecture of power, productivity, and governance. Technology is no longer merely a product or a tool; it has become the site of the most consequential contestations of the twenty-first century. For India, this moment represents a defining crossroads: will it remain a taker of rules written by others, or will it seize the opportunity to become a rule-shaper? Our latest issue, “India’s AI Ambition,” is dedicated to addressing this question by examining India’s AI preparedness from multiple angles.
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INDIA’S AI AMBITION

Volume 2 Issue 2

February 2026

The Argument

Artificial intelligence has become the most visible arena of power politics in the twenty-first century, framed as an existential race that promises dominance and decline. Beneath the hype, however, lies ...
| February 5, 2026

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Geopolitics

Law

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Explainer

Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a technological tool designed to enhance efficiency or automate routine ...
| February 7, 2026

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The Last Word

India must craft its own model of AI development and governance, managing tensions between the state and capital, citizen rights against the temptations of an overbearing state, promotion and regulation, and the natural antinomy between national sovereignty and international collaboration