Akshay Mathur

Join us on Friday at 9 a.m. ET as @AsiaSociety Trustees @vali_nasr and Hamid Biglari assess the next phase of the #USIranConflict. Building on their March 3 discussion, they will share an updated analysis and what to watch in the days ahead. Register⬇️ asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

Last Week, Gen Z voters flocked to the polls in #Nepal to deliver a sweeping victory to the youth-backed #RastriyaSwatantraParty and its 35 year-old leader @ShahBalen. @RishiGupta_JNU explains the movement behind this historic outcome and possible implications of a youth-led government in Kathmandu🇳🇵📥 📰 Read Rishi's piece: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! At ASPI, we are proud to support the next generation of female trade leaders with the skills and experience to advance in global trade. 🌏 Since 2019, our Emerging Female Leaders (EFL) Program has offered young women in Asia with a passion for international trade the chance to build skills and connections. Through workshops, briefings, and mentorship from trade experts, government officials, and private sector leaders, participants develop the competencies needed to shape trade negotiations and policy. 👉 Learn more: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

To adapt to the changing world order, @polcumpally argues middle powers like #India should build issue-based coalitions around AI, semiconductors, and data governance to shape a multipolar technological order 🇮🇳💿🌏 asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

#Nepal heads to the polls on March 5 — will results reflect the reforms that #GenZ protested for? 🇳🇵📥 @RishiGupta_JNU unpacks the playing field and outlines possible outcomes in an op-ed for @htTweets. hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/int…

#LatestReport | As #Nepal heads to polls on March 5 after last year’s #GenZMovement, my @AsiaPolicy report explores: what’s next? Will youth-led street power translate into lasting stability? Can this vote reset Nepal’s democratic trajectory — or deepen uncertainty?

India’s model of digital sovereignty balances openness with security, offering a credible pathway for trusted and resilient AI ecosystems. As AI transcends borders, international cooperation rooted in trust, interoperability, and shared norms will be essential. #TechDiplomacy

As AI transcends borders, governance frameworks rooted in trust, human dignity, accountability, and equitable access will be essential to ensure innovation benefits all. #TechDiplomacy

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping governance, economies, and everyday life. Our shared responsibility is to ensure this transformation remains democratic, inclusive, and anchored in the rule of law. #ResponsibleAI

Honoured to participate in the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 and delivering three keynote addresses at the event organised by @_DialogueIndia , @FICCI and @UNinIndia -@AsiaSociety roundtable and joining a high-level #ASSOCHAM panel discussion. #IndiaAISummit #IndiaAI

On Day 2 of the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, @AsiaPolicy hosted an expert roundtable discussion on designing metrics to measure AI adoption in Asia. The discussion focused on the framework to measure ‘Trust’ and ‘Safety’ of the AI ecosystem in Asia that upholds global shared values, addresses risks, and builds trust.

.@wendyscutler joins @biannagolodryga and @ZainAsher on @CNNI to unpack why the Supreme Court struck down U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs — and what comes next ⚖️ youtu.be/_Y6V0ZaG6SE

Delivered a keynote address on day 1 of the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 in a high level round table co-organized by @UnitedNations in India and @ASPI on enabling trusted #AI ecosystems. Interalia, highlighted -“AI Governance must be globally interoperable yet locally adaptable”

who provided critical research foundation for this important convening. #AIforGood #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 @GoI_MeitY; @OfficialINDIAai

We thank experts who came at our invitation from different parts of India, Asia and the world, including USA, Japan, South Korea, UAE, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong. We also thank our JSW Science and Technology Fellow, @polcumpally,

- for Digital and Emerging Technologies; Mahaveer Singhvi, Additional Secretary, New Emerging and Strategic Technologies Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; @WilsonLWhite, Vice President, Government Affair and Public Policy, Google;

-AI startups and experts, businesses, and multilateral institutions to highlight approaches that foster transparency and accountability of AI deployment across Asia. We had the honour of keynote addresses by @gioasempre, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy -

On Day 1 of the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, @AsiaPolicy and @UNinIndia co-hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on enabling trusted AI ecosystems in Asia. The discussion was convened by ASPI Delhi which brought together diverse range of stakeholders including policymakers, -

We had the honor of keynote addresses by @gioasempre, @ODET_UN’s Tech Envoy; @MahavirSinghvii, @MEAIndia NEST Additional Secretary; @WilsonLWhite, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, @Google; @stefan_priesner, @UNinIndia Resident Coordinator; @rorrydaniels, Managing Director, ASPI; @akshmathur, Senior Director, ASPI Delhi; and @RadhikaKaul, Chief of Staff, UNRC Office India

@stefan_priesner, UN India Resident Coordinator; @rorrydaniels, Managing Director, ASPI; @akshmathur, Senior Director, ASPI Delhi; @RadhikaKaul, Chief of Staff, UNRC Office India