Ep 29. The Latest in Spycraft: Spy Satellites, Private Ops & More, ft. Shashank Joshi

Ep 29. The Latest in Spycraft: Spy Satellites, Private Ops & More, ft. Shashank Joshi

Author: Anirudh Suri April 12, 2025 Duration: 1:24:52

In this episode of the Great Tech Game podcast, host Anirudh Suri discusses with Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, the transformative impact of technology on espionage and global warfare. Shashank delves into how technological advancements, from synthetic aperture radar satellites to cloud computing to subsea cables, are reshaping the tools and practices of intelligence agencies. They explore the shift in the global tech infrastructure, the rise of new-age defense tech firms, and the growing integration of big tech companies with state defense mechanisms. Shashank provides insights into the implications of these changes for global power dynamics, touching on issues like cyber intelligence, autonomous weapon systems, and the future of warfare. Shashank and Anirudh also discuss how the Indian armed forces are approaching the adoption and invention of new technologies.Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:31 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Espionage08:46 The Geopolitics of Subsea Cables 19:14 Spy Satellites and Geospatial Intelligence 30:35 Big Tech Firms and National Security43:52 Digital Colonialism45:22 Cyber Armies of Big Tech Firms46:19 Geopolitics of Global Alliances48:12 Sovereign Capabilities and Strategic Technologies49:24 Private Firms and Geopolitical Alignments52:18 The Role of Cybersecurity Firms in Modern Conflicts01:00:22 New Age Defense Tech Firms01:08:45 India's Armed Forces: IDEX and Adoption of New Tech01:16:13 US - China Hot War: What It Will Look Like01:21:36 Shashank's Book RecommendationsBook Links:The Permanent Crisis: https://www.amazon.in/Permanent-Crisis-Nuclear-Trajectory-Whitehall/dp/041583256XIndian Power Projection: https://www.amazon.in/Indian-Power-Projection-Ambition-Influence/dp/1138452351Anirudh Suri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri - https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My Follow Anirudh here:X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/) Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)#spycraft #Espionage #technology #geopolitics #DefenceTech, #Geopolitics, #CyberSecurity, #AIinWarfare, #FutureOfWar, #BigTech, #Encryption #SpaceTech, #NationalSecurity, #DefenceInnovation, #UkraineConflict, #USChinaRelations, #DigitalColonialism, #MilitaryIndustrialComplex, #TechEcosystems, #MilitaryStrategy, #AutonomousWeapons


Anirudh Suri sits at a unique crossroads, drawing from his experience as a tech venture capitalist and policy advisor to frame some of today's most pressing questions. In The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri, he moves beyond surface-level news to explore how technological shifts are actively redrawing the lines of global power and economic opportunity. Each episode is built around a conversation with a carefully selected thinker, from entrepreneurs and investors to strategists and scholars, who can unpack the real-world implications of these converging forces. You'll hear specific discussions on how supply chains are being reshaped by policy, what the race for semiconductors means for national security, and how business strategies must adapt in a fragmenting digital world. The dialogue is grounded in Anirudh's perspective as the author of *The Great Tech Game*, ensuring a consistent, insightful thread through diverse topics. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about understanding the tangible game board where technology decisions collide with geopolitical realities. Tuning into this podcast provides a clearer lens on the forces shaping your industry, investments, and the broader global landscape, offering depth and context that daily headlines often miss.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri
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