x friends (are we saying that? we're not, are we?), I have a book coming out-- it's a take on the future of US leadership that is neither pollyanna-ish nor catastrophizing. I hope you'll give it a read, and I'd be so so so grateful if you'd preorder today. simonandschuster.com/books/The-Four…

Something a bit different from me this week: How the US can flip the script on China in green tech I try to apply some lessons from 🇺🇸-🇨🇳 IT entanglement 2000-2020 to green tech today. TLDR: If markets are closed, entwined ecosystem help the laggard (us) carnegieendowment.org/2023/09/06/uni…

And for my last trick as a researcher with Carnegie Endowment... Leaning on the perspectives of experts and officials near and far, I cobbled together some recommendations designed to lower the chances of collisions between satellites in orbit: ceip.org/p-90579

Hot off the presses! Come join us next Tuesday at Carnegie Endowment to pick up a copy. Details below.

In my latest piece for Carnegie India, I discuss the potential impact of U.S. export control measures on India's quest to secure high-tech transfer.

Really insightful piece on how India should look at AI regulation, especially given the recent developments in global AI governance! Also, the first-ever piece by a Carnegie India scholar on what could an India-centric approach to AI look like - [to the best of my knowledge :)]

Great to see Izumi Nakamitsu in New Delhi for the #GlobalTechSummit 2023 and for discussions prior to India assuming presidency of the Conference on Disarmament Muanpuii Saiawi

US-India-RoK agree to commence an informal trilateral Technology Dialogue led by respective National Security Councils. Dialogue will focus on critical and emerging technologies. Launch in first quarter of 2024. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Brussels economic security package is now scheduled for January 24, according to a draft agenda seen by Laura Kayali and me. It is set to include a ‘white paper on export controls’ & an ‘initiative on outbound investments’ — expected to be the most sensitive pro.politico.eu/news/172834

🔔 New Paper! Given the complexities of the situation on the India-China border post-Galwan, Vijay Gokhale examines the challenges hindering resolution despite talks. 🔗: ceip.org/p-91244

Konark Bhandari Carnegie India: "India has recently started engaging in deeper defense industrial partnerships with other countries too. Is it possible that the INDUS-X initiative could serve as a general template as it does so?" carnegieindia.org/2024/03/04/u.s…

🧵 Last week, I testified before the U.S.-China Commission on China's geotechnological statecraft in the Middle East. Here are my key recommendations to the Commission:👇🏽👇🏽

#DC folks May 20: Please join Lisa Curtis Vikram J. Singh Daniel Markey Rudra C Konark Bhandari for Hudson Institute event on #India #US Tech cooperation hudson.org/events/strateg…

A crisp and balanced panel discussion. Really enjoyed being a part of it. Expertly moderated by Dr Aparna Pande

Great to discuss de-risking and critical and emerging technologies with Lindsay P. Gorman Konark Bhandari under the guidance of the wonderful Shruti Pandalai. Looking forward to the return of the one and only Garima Mohan next time around.

A very well moderated discussion with great takeaways on the approach to de-risking across several jurisdictions. Pleasure sharing the stage with Thorsten Benner Lindsay P. Gorman and Shruti Pandalai

Excited to announce Konark Bhandari, Fellow- Technology and Society Program at the Carnegie India, as the moderator for the upcoming Gurukul Session under #INDUSX. Join #iDEX virtually on July 31, 2024, 5:30 PM (IST) for insightful discussions. Register: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Terrific piece by Konark Bhandari for #CarnegieAsia's Taiwan programming: The Indian government looks set to continue building up the country’s semiconductor ecosystem. Taiwan’s considerable expertise is especially valuable and ought to be utilized. carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/…

Anirudh Burman Suyash Rai Shibani Mehta Konark Bhandari Highlighting memorable moments from #InterpretingIndia, Konark Bhandari reflects on his favorite episode with Narayan Prasad, focusing on key developments in India’s space sector. 🎧interpreting-india.simplecast.com/episodes/india…

In my recent piece on the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) signed between the U.S. and India, I look at the reasons for signing it now, the advantages of signing it, and what lies ahead.