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Takeaways From the 2021 Global Technology Summit

KONARK BHANDARI

This collection of short commentaries by Carnegie India scholars aims to dissect the current state of the technological landscape, as discussed at the Global Technology Summit 2021. This year’s theme of Global Meets Local tackled how a fractured global consensus on various issues—from fragmentation of data protection regimes to encouraging resilience in vaccine supply chains—could thwart progress on developing foundational principles for critical and emerging technologies.

China’s Influence in Nepal Isn’t Limitless

VIJAY GOKHALE

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Nepal was the first political-level contact between the neighbors since Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in October 2019. Then, Xi’s visit had been a high-water mark of Chinese diplomacy in its periphery. Now, Nepal’s own political maneuverings are putting China on defense.

The War in Ukraine and its Implications on India’s Space Program

KONARK BHANDARI

The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that India needs to establish a strong domestic space economy in order to weather geopolitical storms.

Combating Vaccine Hesitancy in India

SHRUTI SHARMA

Vaccine hesitancy is not a new challenge in India. According to a survey released by the social network LocalCircles in October 2021, approximately 7.5 percent of adults in India were hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccines. Just one month later, the figure had grown to 12.3 percent.

Why the Indian Air Force’s Modernization Process Has Stumbled

RAHUL BHATIA

The IAF has historically been the best-equipped air force in the region, but its advantages have withered in recent years. Further, as India’s security requirements evolve, the IAF will presumably see greater commitments along the border with China and in the Indo-Pacific region—both prospects that would stretch the IAF thin.

India’s New Budget Reveals a Shift in Fiscal Strategy

SUYASH RAI

The proposal aims to produce high and sustained growth to get the country back on track after slowdowns that preceded the coronavirus pandemic.

India’s New Crypto Proposals Should Worry Virtual Currency Fans

The government extends the uncertainty with its two new taxes and digital rupee.

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