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Interpreting India

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India
China
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Military Modernization
Taiwan
Belt and Road Initiative
Pakistan
European Union
South Asia
Indian Army
Russia
Defense Industry
Open Source
Electric Vehicles
Defense Innovation
Bangladesh
Maldives
Agnipath Scheme
Civil-Military Relations

In Season 5 of Interpreting India, we continue our exploration of the dynamic forces that will shape India's global standing. At Carnegie India, our diverse lineup of experts will host critical discussions at the intersection of technology, the economy, and international security. Join us as we navigate the complexities of geopolitical shifts and rapid technological advancements. This season promi... more

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This episode is part of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit, examining the conversations, decisions, and debates that are shaping global AI governance.

Raymond draws a distinction early in the conversation that shapes everything that fo... more

For most of the last decade, a trade deal between India and the EU seemed unlikely. The nudge came as the world changed around both. Nicolas points to three converging forces: the pressure of US tariffs under Trump, which gave both sides political in... more

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This episode is part of our special series on the India AI Impact Summit 2026, examining the conversations, perspectives, and debates that are shaping global AI discourse.

Tino has been in the room at all four AI summits, and his account of how the... more

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The conversation begins with a close look at India’s data protection regime, particularly the DPDP Act and its emphasis on consent. Nikhil challenges the perception that the law is overly consent-driven, pointing to a range of exemptions and alternat... more

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Recent Guests

Mariano Florentino Cuellar
President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, former California Supreme Court justice
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Nikhil Narendran
Partner, Trilegal; heads digital innovation group; advises on data protection and AI regulation
Trilegal
Episode: Data, AI, and the Laws Trying to Keep Up
Gaddam Dharmendra
Ambassador, non-resident senior fellow at Carnegie India
Carnegie India
Episode: Inside the Iran Conflict: Power, Strategy, and India’s Balancing Act
Ana Garcia
Associate Professor at the Institute of International Relations at PUC-Rio; General Coordinator of the Brics Policy Center; Professor of the Graduate Program in Social Sciences at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro
Brics Policy Center / PUC-Rio
Episode: Recalibrating BRICS: India’s Moment in a Fragmented World
Ambassador Mohan Kumar
Former Ambassador of India to France and lead negotiator at various multilateral forums
Opijanar University
Episode: Deciphering the “Mother of All Trade Deals”: The India–EU FTA
Zoe Hawkins
Co-founder and deputy executive director of the Tech Policy Design Institute, a non-partisan think tank in Australia dedicated to technology policy.
Tech Policy Design Institute
Episode: Scarcity, Sovereignty, Strategy: Mapping the Political Geography of AI Compute
Chinmayi Sharma
A leading scholar in open Internet governance, open source technology, and AI accountability.
Fordham Law School
Episode: Unbundling AI Openness: Beyond the Binary
Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury
A distinguished expert in the aerospace domain and former commander of the National Defence College in New Delhi
Episode: India’s Air Defense After Operation Sindoor: Lessons and the Road Ahead
Shimona Mohan
Associate Researcher at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, recognized as one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics for 2024
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Episode: Military AI and Autonomous Weapons: Gender, Ethics, and Governance

Hosts

Vrinda Sahai
Host of Interpreting India; affiliated with Carnegie India; deep focus on policy and governance insights.
Dinakar Peri
Fellow and host; appears across episodes; Carnegie India.
Adarsh Ranjan
Research analyst in the Tech and Society program; Carnegie India.
Shruti Mittal
Research analyst in the Technology and Society Program at Carnegie India.
Charukeshi Bhatt
Research Analyst in the Technology and Society Program, Carnegie India.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Great show

    It is a great show. I love it. My only suggestion is to close not so abruptly. Ask your last question and give the guest the opportunity to articulate his/her final thoughts. I have hear very abrupt end to the show. Hope you sincerely look at this suggestion and try to make appropriate change.

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    4
    virgsaha
    United States5 years ago
  • Host has ulterior motive

    The anti-BJP bias and ulterior motive of the host is quite apparent. Nothing wrong with that, but it should be stated. This show is a false interpretation of India.

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    1
    samarth.robo
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast - poor production

    Can hardly hear the host - constantly chopping in and out. Supremely frustrating as the content is extremely fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    samittra12321
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Superb

    Dr. Srinath Raghavan is such an amazing historian. Wonderful podcasts 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peer mohamedm
    United States6 years ago
  • Pioneering Content

    After listening to countless fertile and accomplished minds from the states and europe, finally, this seems to be the beginning of the Meta level of debate, discussion and discourse that I have felt severely lacking in India.

    Looking forward to further episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdnotsoshady
    India6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

-Listenable, high-quality, well-prepared host; guests appreciated for depth and rigor.
-There are some criticisms about production quality and pacing in a few episodes.
-Overall the show is viewed as a strong, insightful source on Indian geopolitics and policy.

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From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Q: If AI could solve one global problem tomorrow, what should it be?
Access to quality healthcare remains the most pressing global issue, given its uneven distribution and the potential life-saving benefits AI could enable.
From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Q: Are you more worried about AI moving too fast or governance moving too slow?
Both are concerns, with a nuanced view that flexible, risk-based governance can keep pace with innovation without stifling beneficial use.
From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Q: Summit declarations or backroom side conversations? Where does the real work happen?
The guest emphasizes that real work often happens in side conversations with a mix of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and ordinary participants, not only in official plenaries.
From Bletchley Park to Delhi and What Comes Next | AI Summit Special
Q: Regulation or industry self-governance? What are you betting on?
The guest argues for governance and regulation to solve collective action problems, but not to an excessive extent; a balanced approach that enables innovation while ensuring accountability is preferred.
Data, AI, and the Laws Trying to Keep Up
Q: Why might India not need a separate AI law when other regions are moving toward dedicated AI regulation?
The guest argues that India should leverage existing laws like the IT Act and Consumer Protection frameworks, focus on enforcement, and avoid an early, overly burdensome omnibus regulation that could stifle innovation, given the country's enforcement capacity and diverse social context.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Interpreting India

What is Interpreting India about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on how geopolitics, technology, and economics intersect in the Indian context, with a strong emphasis on policy, security, and global techno-economics. Episodes frequently feature senior researchers, policy analysts, and former diplomats who unpack topics like BRICS dynamics, India–EU trade, AI governance, open-source models, and defense modernization. A notable strength is the ability to pair rigorous academic or policy analysis with tangible, real-world implications for India's strategic posture, trade ties, and technology leadership. The format often includes nuanced debates about sovereignty in AI, regional security, and the balance between openness and safety in tech, which could appeal to listeners who wa... more

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2. Nikhil Narendran
3. Gaddam Dharmendra
4. Ana Garcia
5. Ambassador Mohan Kumar
6. Zoe Hawkins
7. Chinmayi Sharma
8. Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury

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