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Interpreting India

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China
Military Modernization
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Pakistan
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Agnipath Scheme
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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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The episode begins with a reflection on Brazil’s 2025 BRICS presidency, which emphasized continuity with the bloc’s original reformist agenda—particularly the push for reform of global financial institutions and greater representation for emerging ec... more

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Kumar frames the India–EU FTA as a deal India needed, not one it merely chose, arguing that with the multilateral trade system weakened, FTAs have become the practical route to secure market access and signal openness to investment. He places the EU ... more

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AI progress is often measured by the number of pilots launched, but this episode argues the real unit of progress should be how many AI use cases are reliably in production and embedded into everyday systems. Shalini Kapoor distinguishes AI innovatio... more

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As AI systems grow more powerful, the computational infrastructure behind them has become a strategic resource, one that is unevenly distributed across the world. This episode takes a deep look at the three layers of compute sovereignty: where data c... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sayash Kapoor
Senior Fellow at Mozilla and Computer Science Ph.D. Candidate at Princeton University
Mozilla
Episode: Beyond Superintelligence: A Realist's Guide to AI
Dr. Kailash Nadh
Chief Technology Officer of Zerodha and co-founder/director of FOSS United
Zerodha
Episode: Navigating the Open v. Closed Source AI Debate with Kailash Nadh
Aadil Brar
Journalist and international affairs analyst based in Taipei, currently a reporter at TaiwanPlus News.
TaiwanPlus News
Episode: Interpreting China: From the LAC to Taiwan – Mapping China’s Assertiveness

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

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    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

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-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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Recalibrating BRICS: India’s Moment in a Fragmented World
Q: How is intra-BRICS trade currently structured and what needs to change to reduce overreliance on China?
Trade within BRICS remains heavily China-centric, with most members dependent on China for key imports; it would require policy shifts in industrialization, currency use, and diversified export profiles to reduce vulnerability and boost BRICS autonomy.
Recalibrating BRICS: India’s Moment in a Fragmented World
Q: What is your understanding of the BRICS presidency by Brazil in 2025 and how did it shape the current trajectory?
Brazil's 2025 presidency aimed to resume a reformist agenda tied to global finance, climate finance, and civil society participation, but faced constraints from timing with COP30 and G20, and limited momentum on monetary reform, leading to a cautious continuation toward India's leadership.
Deciphering the “Mother of All Trade Deals”: The India–EU FTA
Q: What are the challenges and regulatory concerns with this FTA?
The FTA needs to meet heavy EU regulations, but there are provisions in the deal that will ease these challenges over time.
Deciphering the “Mother of All Trade Deals”: The India–EU FTA
Q: What does this deal mean and why is it significant?
It is seen as the 'mother of all trade deals' and is important for India's economic landscape, signifying a shift towards proactive trade policies.
Scarcity, Sovereignty, Strategy: Mapping the Political Geography of AI Compute
Q: Do you foresee we are in an AI bubble?
Zoe discusses the relationship between technology and public trust, emphasizing the need for societal engagement in technological decisions.

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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. Ambassador Mohan Kumar
3. Zoe Hawkins
4. Chinmayi Sharma
5. Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury
6. Shimona Mohan
7. Sayash Kapoor
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