Interpreting India

In Season 4 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 promises insightful conversations and fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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Episodes

Applications and Ethics of AI with Chinmayi Arun and Matt Sheehan

Chinmayi Arun and Matt Sheehan breakdown the applications of AI and the ethical debates surrounding its use. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Matt Sheehan is a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where his research focuses on global technology issues, with a specialization in China’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Chinmayi Arun has served on the faculties of two of the most highly regarded law schools in India from 2010 to 2018, and was the founder Director of the Centre for Com...

Jan 09, 2020•40 min

The Geopolitics of Data with François Godement and Ralf Sauer

In a special episode recorded at the Global Technology Summit 2019, guest host, Rudra Chaudhuri speaks to François Godement and Ralf Sauer about the global debates on issues of data privacy and data protection, EU's approach to data sovereignty, and the implications of India's personal data protection bill. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Rudra Chaudhuri is the director of Carnegie India. His primary research focuses on the diplomatic history of South Asia and contemporary security issues. He is current...

Dec 19, 2019•32 min

Data Protection in India with Anirudh Burman

Anirudh Burman and Srinath Raghavan discuss the implications of India's draft personal data protection bill. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Anirudh Burman is an associate research director and fellow at Carnegie India. He works on key issues relating to public institutions, public administration, the administrative and regulatory state, and state capacity. He has also worked extensively on financial regulation and regulatory governance. Srinath Raghavan is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie India....

Dec 05, 2019•30 min

Diplomacy in a Disordered World with William J. Burns

Srinath Raghavan and William J. Burns highlight the importance of diplomacy in an increasingly tumultuous world and evolving India-US relations. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS William J. Burns was president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a thirty-three-year diplomatic career. He holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, career ambassador, and is...

Nov 21, 2019•33 min

Demystifying India's Financial Sector with Suyash Rai

Suyash Rai, in conversation with Srinath Raghavan, provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges for India's financial sector. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Suyash Rai is a deputy director and fellow at Carnegie India. His research focuses on the political economy of economic reforms, and the performance of public institutions in India. His current research looks at the financial sector, the fiscal system, and the infrastructure sector. Srinath Raghavan is a nonresident senior ...

Nov 07, 2019•36 min

Understanding the RCEP with Rajat Kathuria

Rajat Kathuria and Srinath Raghavan analyze the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and India's approach to the multilateral organization. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Rajat Kathuria is Senior Visiting Professor, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi. Between September 2012 – March 2021, he served as Director and Chief Executive at ICRIER. He is the Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Shiv Nadar University. He has over 20 ...

Oct 24, 2019•36 min

Shaping Space Diplomacy with Rajeswari P. Rajagopalan

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan and Srinath Raghavan discuss areas for competition, cooperation, and governance in the space domain. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Dr Rajeswari (Raji) Pillai Rajagopalan is the Director of the Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. Dr Rajagopalan was the Technical Advisor to the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) (July 2018-July 2019). She was also a Non-Reside...

Oct 10, 2019•35 min

Decoding the India-China Relationship with Shivshankar Menon

As India and China mark 70 years of diplomatic ties, Srinath Raghavan speaks to Shivshankar Menon about the shared history, culture, and future of the bilateral relationship between the two neighbors. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Shivshankar Menon was a distinguished fellow with Brookings India, and is currently a distinguished fellow with the Centre for Social and Economic Progress. Srinath Raghavan is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie India. He is also a professor of International Relations a...

Sep 26, 2019•47 min

Unpacking the Economy with Indira Rajaraman

Srinath Raghavan and Indira Rajaraman discuss India's 2019-2020 Union Budget, the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, and the slowing global economy. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Indira Rajaraman was a Member of the Thirteenth Finance Commission. From 1994 until her retirement in 2007 she held the Reserve Bank of India Chair at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Delhi, and from 1976 to 1994 she was on the Economics faculty of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. She was a Visiti...

Sep 12, 2019•32 min

A Nuclear World with Vipin Narang

Vipin Narang joins Srinath Raghavan sits to discuss India's evolving nuclear strategy and the impact of nuclear weapons around the world. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Vipin Narang is a nonresident scholar in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is the Frank Stanton Professor of Nuclear Security and Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a member of MIT’s Security Studies Program. His research interests include nuclear proli...

Aug 29, 2019•36 min

Technology and Society with Nandan Nilekani

Srinath Raghavan sits down with Nandan Nilekani to discuss the future of globalization, data empowerment, and the role of technology on society in India and around the world. -- EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS Nandan Nilekani is an Indian software entrepreneur. He is currently the co-chairman and co-founder of Infosys Technologies Ltd. In 2004, Nilekani was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest Indian civilian decoration. In January 2006, he became one of the youngest entrepreneurs to join 20 global...

Aug 15, 2019•31 min

Trailer: Episode 1

Interpreting India debuts August 15. For the inaugural episode, Srinath Raghavan talks to Nandan Nilekani about the economy, data privacy, and India's role in an increasingly globalized world. Every two weeks, Interpreting India brings you diverse voices from India and around the world to explore the critical questions shaping the nation's future. We delve into how technology, the economy, and foreign policy intertwine to influence India's relationship with the global stage. As a Carnegie India ...

Aug 13, 2019•1 min

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