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Thinking at the frontier.

Original analysis, sector perspectives, and strategic thinking from the ANKION team — on the issues that shape government, defence, and enterprise.

Defence

June 20258 min read

Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Future of Indigenous Defence Manufacturing

India's defence self-reliance drive is creating unprecedented opportunities for domestic manufacturers, technology companies, and global OEMs willing to commit to technology transfer and co-development.

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AI in Government: Moving from Pilot to Scale

Digital

May 20256 min read

AI in Government: Moving from Pilot to Scale

Governments worldwide are experimenting with artificial intelligence, but very few have successfully scaled deployments beyond proof-of-concept. We examine the key factors that determine whether AI programmes succeed at institutional scale.

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Public-Private Partnerships: Structuring for Long-Term Success

Policy

April 202510 min read

Public-Private Partnerships: Structuring for Long-Term Success

PPP models have delivered transformative infrastructure across India, but poorly structured agreements have also led to high-profile failures. A framework for designing partnerships that endure.

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Securing Critical Infrastructure in the Age of Sophisticated Threats

Cybersecurity

March 20257 min read

Securing Critical Infrastructure in the Age of Sophisticated Threats

Nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and insider threats have elevated the cybersecurity challenge for critical infrastructure operators. What a comprehensive protection framework looks like in 2025.

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The ANKION team publishes regular analysis on government, defence, and technology.