Technology Policy
ORF America
Beyond ASML: Japan-South Korea-UAE-India ...

By Siddharth Yadav and Khush Advani

As AI reshapes economies, militaries, and societies, the nations that control the hardware pipeline will shape the rules of the emerging order. At present, that pipeline runs through a single bottleneck in Veldhoven, Netherlands. For middle powers, the choice is to either accept permanent dependency on a supply chain governed by the strategic priorities of others, or invest collectively in an alternative.

Beyond ASML: Japan-South Korea-UAE-India Cooperation on Semiconductor Sovereignty
Technology Policy
ORF America
U.S.-India AI Cooperation Hinges on Standards ...

By Rohan Sharma

The effectiveness of U.S.-India AI cooperation will be measured not by the number of joint statements issued, but by whether both countries can build systems that are trusted, interoperable, and deployable across borders.

U.S.-India AI Cooperation Hinges on Standards and Infrastructure
Energy & Climate
ORF America
Beyond Oil: How the Hormuz Closure Affects ...

By Cauvery Ganapathy

Disruptions triggered by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have interrupted global efforts at industrial reshoring, data center-led digitization, electrification, and the reinforcement of defense production lines, while also posing risks to global food security.

Beyond Oil: How the Hormuz Closure Affects Defense Industries, Data Centers, Critical Minerals, and More
Technology Policy
ORF America
An Unstructured U.S. Critical Mineral Strategy ...

By Jeffrey D. Bean

If the U.S. government can facilitate practical, targeted bilateral engagements for mining and processing under the banner of Pax Silica and FORGE, these could support derisking semiconductor, AI, and critical mineral supply chains provided key Global South actors are engaged effectively and equitably.

An Unstructured U.S. Critical Mineral Strategy Takes Shape
Foreign Policy & Security
ORF America
The UAE, Bahrain, and the Security of the ...

By Mahdi Ghuloom and Cauvery Ganapathy

What is noteworthy is that the UAE and Bahrain, two countries which have consistently advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the dispute, have now been forced to pivot towards seeking a more proactive approach aimed at securing the Strait under a UN-supported coalition.

The UAE, Bahrain, and the Security of the Strait of Hormuz
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The Latticework: Updated U.S. Partnerships for an Era of Technology

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The Latticework: Updated U.S. Partnerships for an Era of Technology

By Andreas Kuehn

With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election taking place in less than 2 months, a recap of the Biden administration's efforts to achieve a "latticework" of international partnerships with like-minded allies is necessary as we look to the future of trade and technology cooperation.

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The Case for a Quad Technology Trade Agreement

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The Case for a Quad Technology Trade Agreement

By Satvik Pendyala

The revival of the Quad has yet to see success in international trade or more specifically rebalancing global supply chains. Could a Quad Technology Trade Agreement be the solution to the Quad's predicament while also increasing multilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific?

What Links the U.S. Elections and Bangladesh Turmoil? Jobs.

What Links the U.S. Elections and Bangladesh Turmoil? Jobs.

By Anit Mukherjee

The lack of jobs and job creation has not only sparked the recent student protests in Bangladesh but also has raised concern among voters in the United States as the 2024 presidential election nears. How can both the United States and Bangladesh tackle the shortcomings of their national job markets for incoming youth?

UN Adopts First Draft Convention Against Cybercrime

UN Adopts First Draft Convention Against Cybercrime

By Anneleen Roggeman

Earlier this month, member states of the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime agreed to adopt the first global convention against cybercrime after three years of negotiations. The convention will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September, ratifying its legitimacy in 40 countries.

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

Republicans and Democrats Still Uncertain about China

By Dhruva Jaishankar

Both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions commenced their programs this month, indicating the few months left for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. But little has been said about the candidates' approach to American foreign policy, especially regarding the future of the United States' relationship with China.

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