Author: Ramananda Sengupta

The next great contest between states may not begin with missiles, sanctions or troops. It may begin with a packet of internet traffic quietly taking a detour. That is the central warning contained in Stranger Pings: The Threat of CCP-Controlled Infrastructure in the U.S. Communications Backbone, a report by the U.S. House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Rather than focusing on malware or individual cyberattacks, the report argues that America’s greater vulnerability lies in the architecture of its communications networks and the continued presence of Chinese state-linked telecommunications companies within that…

Robots Tipped to Be the Ultimate Capital Good, Says AI Expert Robots represent the “ultimate capital good,” machines designed to multiply human productivity much like washing machines, ATMs, or automated factory tools, according to Ryan Julian, a research scientist in embodied AI who previously worked on large-scale robotics foundation models at DeepMind. Speaking on the ChinaTalk podcast with host Jordan Schneider, Julian explained that robots differ fundamentally from ordinary appliances because they combine intelligence with the ability to act in the physical world. “Waymo vehicles and Roombas are robots, but dishwashers are appliances,” he said, emphasizing that the defining feature…

The Indian Ports Bill 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha on August 12, is not just a governance reform for the maritime sector — it is also a major opportunity for technology adoption, digital infrastructure, and maritime innovation. By mandating data sharing, electronic systems integration, and compliance with global digital standards, the Bill positions Indian ports for a tech-driven transformation. At the core of the legislation is the statutory establishment of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC), which will coordinate integrated, long-term port planning across both major and non-major ports. For the tech sector, the key development is that all…

What can India expect from the various civil and military technology pacts inked and underlined during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S in February, weeks after Donald Trump was sworn in as President? And what does Trump in turn expect from India? StratNews Global invited three experts: Dr Jaijit Bhattacharya, Founder & President, Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research, and the author of several bestselling books on e-governance and technology, Lt General Raj Shukla(Retd), former Commander of Army Training Command and a UPSC Member, and a highly decorated soldier who has been consistently championing the need to develop…