India’s AI Diplomacy through the AI Impact Summit
India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit in February 2026 illustrates how New Delhi is using diplomacy to align development ambitions, technology sovereignty and geoeconomic strategy – reframing global AI governance around access, democratisation and Global South inclusion while deepening strategic supply-chain partnerships.
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Assets Without Access: India’s Deepening Economic Stake in Sri Lanka
India’s economic footprint in Sri Lanka currently outweighs Sri Lanka’s capacity to benefit from the relationship. Growing interdependence will require additional market access, local value creation and credible safeguards alongside investment for both parties.
India’s National Security Strategy: Critical And Emerging Technologies – Analysis
Critical and emerging technologies (CETs), including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, cyber capabilities, quantum technologies, drones, advanced communications and space systems, are increasingly central to India’s evolving national security strategy. These technologies are reshaping how India prepares for conflict, protects its economic interests, manages strategic competition and structures its partnerships.