Geopolitics of Data and Digital Technologies

• Politics and Geopolitics of Data: This research theme explores the politics of data across three key dimensions: the cross-border impact of national data regulations and resulting power asymmetries between countries; the tension between enabling data flows and enforcing data localisation in pursuit of security, privacy, and sovereignty; and the geopolitics of data infrastructure, including resources, technical capacity and energy demands.

  Students involved: Nanda Rajiv

• India's Data Diplomacy: This research theme focuses on the country's foreign policy and strategic negotiations surrounding data storage and transfer. It aims to understand the global and geopolitical implications of India's stance on data governance, as well as the key factors influencing its negotiations with other global actors. This research delves into how India balances its national interests, security concerns, and economic objectives within the broader context of international data flows, while considering its role in shaping global data governance frameworks.

  Ongoing project: “Leveraging Data for Diplomacy: A Study of Evolving Trends in India’s Diplomatic Negotiations”, Funded by IIIT Hyderabad

  Students involved: Siddhi Wadekar, Harshikaa Agrawal

Faculty involved: Aakansha Natani