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July 9, 2026 — As artificial intelligence reshapes the global balance of power, India is positioning itself as a leading AI middle power through technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and digital sovereignty.
In this episode of Asia Inside Out, Farwa Aamer, ASPI's Director of South Asia Initiatives, speaks with Anirudh Suri, Managing Partner of the India Internet Fund and author of The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations, about India's evolving AI strategy, its pursuit of technological sovereignty, and how, as a middle power, it can collaborate with like-minded partners to advance shared AI goals. Their conversation explores AI governance, emerging technologies, geopolitics, innovation, and India's growing role in shaping the future of the global AI landscape.
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00:00 – Podcast Introduction
00:38 – Episode Introduction
01:13 – Discussion