New America, churn in Asia and India’s path

For over three decades, India’s Asian strategy was premised on great-power harmony, regional stability, economic interdependence and stronger regional institutions. That era may be ending. Delhi must now contend with […]

In Pursuit of a Semiconductor Industry: What India Can Learn from South Korea and Singapore

This report analyzes Singapore and South Korea’s semiconductor journeys to guide India’s $10 billion Semiconductor Mission. Both countries prioritized economic reforms and talent development despite different approaches—Singapore leveraged MNCs, Korea empowered chaebols. Key lessons: focus on assembly before fabrication, develop specialized talent, and build competitive advantages beyond capital investment alone.

India’s Fresh Approach to Earth Observation and The Geospatial Sector

India is transforming its Earth Observation and geospatial sectors through liberalized policies, opening opportunities for private players and startups. Key initiatives include satellite constellation development and democratized data access. Despite progress like the competitive “Map Wars,” challenges remain in infrastructure development and value chain coordination for sustained growth.