global-commons-870_0 Courtesy: Global Environment Facility
15 August 2018

India in the Global Commons

BY

Since Independence, India has been consumed by its domestic priorities. Now, with increasing integration with the world and a huge stake in global stability, it is time to focus on the global commons. India has a seat on the hightable to design and shape the rules for the governance of the global commons. In this special Independence Day Briefing, Gateway House examines India’s engagement with four global commons – technology, outer space, cyber and the oceans – and makes recommendations on how best they can be governed for our collective future.

Big Data - 6 Courtesy: PC Magazine
2 August 2018

Governance in the age of AI

BY

A massive technological revolution is in the offing in the next 20 years, with its maximum impact being on the future of work. Artificial Intelligence and robotics will change how the labour market operates and governments will have to review ethical standards for emerging technologies. India can show the way in creating inclusive economic growth

Central_beijing Courtesy: Wikipedia
5 April 2018

A tech upgrade for India-China relations

BY

Chinese technology companies that are steadily establishing themselves in India have the potential to transform the scenario for entrepreneurs, consumers and governments even in the face of geopolitical tensions. The Indian government should view this development as an opportunity and an asset

3W7A0521 Courtesy: Gateway House
14 February 2017

Tax evasion can be tackled with global cooperation

BY

In Monica Bhatia's interview, she discusses the changes in the global financial sector in the wake of the Panama papers and the HSBC files, mainly the increase in transparency between banks and governments. She highlights her belief in the Automatic Global Tax Information Sharing Network in countering tax evasion and the success of the methods that governments have already undertaken to enable voluntary disclosures. Lastly, she illustrates the measures under the BEPS system on tax compliance.

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley delivering the valedictory address at the Conference on “International Arbitration in BRICS: Challenges, Opportunities and Road ahead”, in New Delhi on August 27, 2016. The Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Shri Shaktikanta Das is also seen. Courtesy: IBG News
22 September 2016

India: an arbitration hub?

BY

India’s goal of establishing arbitration centres for BRICS nations will not be possible without a holistic assessment of its arbitration policy.

Pharma Pixelbay Courtesy: Pixabay
21 October 2015

Will the TPP impact Indian pharma?

BY

Do the TPP and the proposed India-EU trade deal extend protection of IPR, delaying generic competition for life-saving drugs and keeping their prices high? While these and other possible implications for Indian consumers and pharma companies become clearer over time, India must robustly engage with the debate on trade deals and public interest

Tech startups Courtesy: John Fischer/Flickr
6 August 2015

An agenda for Modi in Silicon Valley

BY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach to the influential Indian diaspora in Silicon Valley in September should be centered on creating an Indian ecosystem for tech start-ups