Welcome to the March edition of 'The Lookout'

THE LOOKOUT

March 2025

Kia ora there,

Welcome to The Lookout. This month, we examine the ripple effects of AI, India’s evolving strategic priorities, and how major global events are being reshaped by politics, technology, and the growing desire for narrative control. Plus, we highlight upcoming events to add to your calendar.

March Spotlight - Democracy & Civic Engagement

In Focus: Second and Third Order Effects of AI

Leadership in Action: Coming of Age - Evaluating India’s Rising Security Challenges

We hope you enjoy this edition with news and events from around the Aspen Institute International Network of Partners.

Ngā mihi - Christine and the Aspen Institute NZ team

In Focus

Second and Third Order Effects of AI

Aspen Digital’s latest report explores:

How AI is reshaping democracy, labour, and social cohesion in unexpected ways
The downstream impacts of AI adoption, from governance to creativity
Why ethical oversight and public accountability are critical in an AI-driven world

Read the report here.

Leadership in Action

Coming of Age - Evaluating India’s Rising Security Challenges

Insights from an exclusive roundtable, facilitated by Aspen Ananta at the Munich Security Conference, on how India’s evolving role in regional and global affairs is shaping their security challenges and strategic priorities. Full article here.

In Depth

How Global Events are Changing: Politics, Technology and Communications

This recent article from Aspenia Online examines how major world events are being reshaped by shifting global politics and technology, and the growing desire for narrative control. More here.