Arindam Goswami

Arindam Goswami, staff research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, outlines sectoral plurilateral blocs as hedges against geopolitical coercion. He discusses forming focused coalitions where India is indispensable. Topics include pilot DPI and AI alliances, a Tropic Arc space consortium, and a phased roadmap to scale select blocs into strategic influence.

Arindam Goswami, a research analyst at the Takshashila Institution, dives into the world of single-window clearance systems. He explains their potential to streamline approvals, yet reveals the backend restructuring needed for true efficiency. The conversation highlights both the benefits—like increased transparency and reduced costs—and the gaps, such as low awareness among enterprises. They stress the importance of inclusivity and the need for legal reforms to ensure these systems don’t just digitize chaos but genuinely enhance governance.

In this engaging discussion, Arindam Goswami from the Takshashila Institution explores how geopolitics influences technology decisions. He highlights a U.S. company that halted services to an Indian oil refiner due to EU sanctions. The conversation dives into historical lessons of tech denial, emphasizing tech sovereignty in critical sectors. Goswami argues for a balance between collaboration in areas like climate tech and self-reliance in military technology. The costs of compliance and trust issues in evolving global standards also take center stage.