Research
Our research focuses on Advanced Biology, High-Tech Geopolitics, Strategic Studies, Indo-Pacific Studies, Economic Policy, Advanced Military Technologies & Geospatial Research.
![Space Reforms in India: A Job Half Done](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1720592454084-FE64RJD1YYOUWUXA0YNR/gontran-isnard-3-fuFf4gPNY-unsplash.jpg)
![What Should India's Critical Technology Policy Look Like?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1717671812771-WQILKSHSY33V4CYR8VPF/image-asset.jpeg)
![Comments on Demand for Grants (DFGs) by Ministry of Science and Technology in the Union Budget (FY 2024-25)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1717495527122-K1EQP3JWE7XYH43NLBHO/image-asset.jpeg)
Comments on Demand for Grants (DFGs) by Ministry of Science and Technology in the Union Budget (FY 2024-25)
By Sarthak Pradhan. Pradeep Mohandas and Shambhavi Naik
![Tensions Between Social Media and Democracy](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1716205257544-C8BAM8U7892RR0FBCWPP/image-asset.jpeg)
Tensions Between Social Media and Democracy
By Bharat Sharma, Satya S Sahu, & Sachin Kalbag
![A Framework for Identifying Critical Technologies](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1716203797146-EI0MD9VFH8AUCSM27NPT/image-asset.jpeg)
![A Survey of Chip-Based Hardware Backdoors](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1715235898520-40GYYSQGQ5HU2SDD9UHM/gsckjx7jfggyzec4vvdj.png)
![Financial Flows of the Blue Continent - A Case Study of Potential Pacific-India-Australia Collaboration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1713277053393-ZSECRING5E2VB9J4O7TB/image-asset.jpeg)
![Artificial Intelligence: Impact and Governance](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/36b59681-e3b5-43ee-a2d7-0c5e9d1d7d91/6831c8c9-ba3d-4d16-926b-2f44c5eacb85.jpg)
Artificial Intelligence: Impact and Governance
By Satya S Sahu, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya, Bharath Reddy, Sridhar Krishna, Bharat Sharma & Saurabh Todi
![Narrative Dominance, Information Warfare and the Freedom to Think](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1707121280744-V7HF76SSSCL0YQO1TLF3/image-asset.jpeg)
![Takshashila Working Paper - The Techno-Economic Impact of the Israel-Hamas War](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1701837777144-UWVRJ0TYM3I2FLDYA1UQ/DALL%C2%B7E+2023-12-06+10.12.22+-+A+high-resolution+image+for+a+working+paper+on+the+techno-economic+impact+of+the+conflict+in+Israel+and+Palestine.+The+image+should+subtly+represent+t.png)
Takshashila Working Paper - The Techno-Economic Impact of the Israel-Hamas War
By Aditya Ramanathan, Pranay Kotasthane, Sarthak Pradhan, and Satya Sahu
![Takshashila Discussion Document - A Pathway to AI Governance](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1701060530245-2ZTN38YKQV580C2BBTJK/AI+Governance.png)
Takshashila Discussion Document - A Pathway to AI Governance
By Bharath Reddy, Nitin Pai, Rijesh Panicker, Satya S. Sahu, Sridhar Krishna
![IPPR Book Review - The Quest for Supremacy and Sagacity in AI](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1698215838863-I0PFBX8ZKCEY2P9VSUEL/image-asset.jpeg)
![Takshashila Policy Advisory - Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services and Selective Banning of OTT Services](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1695550330114-7QSKUI0Z8DNKNA5O1U02/image-asset.jpeg)
Takshashila Policy Advisory - Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services and Selective Banning of OTT Services
By Bharath Reddy and Rijesh Panicker
![Takshashila Discussion Document - Open RAN: Challenges and Pathways for Adoption](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1695548704352-BIGPJUYH9OB5PM8GSFHX/image-asset.jpeg)
![Takshashila SlideDoc - China’s Quest for Innovation and Technological Advancement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1689566428129-LCQ9H2J7R2KZBB8RULAZ/image-asset.jpeg)
Takshashila SlideDoc - China’s Quest for Innovation and Technological Advancement
By Saurabh Todi and Pranay Kotasthane
![Takshashila Discussion Document - Analysing India’s Position on the Information Technology Agreement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1686133176173-6ADIQIXWB56C4DZGQ1M3/image-asset.jpeg)
Takshashila Discussion Document - Analysing India’s Position on the Information Technology Agreement
By Satya S. Sahu & Miheer Karandikar
![Takshashila Issue Brief - The Quad Agenda for Semiconductors, Biotechnology, and Space](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1685358443759-YZYERRGUQGTYBI7RMS8N/unsplash-image-LBLwrhwOe28.jpg)
Takshashila Issue Brief - The Quad Agenda for Semiconductors, Biotechnology, and Space
By Shrikrishna Upadhyaya
![Book Chapter - Interrogating Power and Legitimacy in the Information Age from an Indian Perspective](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1684127877370-55U3CJYI99DP9JOKU1YG/image-asset.jpeg)
Book Chapter - Interrogating Power and Legitimacy in the Information Age from an Indian Perspective
By Pranay Kotasthane and Nitin Pai
![Takshashila Discussion Document - The Quad should Commit to a Bio-hub in India](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1685680411183-5VV2NL81JXYW3620ZIR8/unsplash-image-RlOAwXt2fEA.jpg)
Takshashila Discussion Document - The Quad should Commit to a Bio-hub in India
By Saurabh Todi, Shambhavi Naik, Dirk Van Der Kley, and Daniel Pavilch
![Takshashila Issue Brief - AI Race Must Not Overlook AI Hardware](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/1679370929452-MJVCFL7P3P1CZ7QX1WNO/unsplash-image-aQYgUYwnCsM.jpg)