Microsoft’s $17.5 Billion India Bet: What Does This Mean for American Tech and National Sovereignty?

Microsoft's recent announcement of a staggering $17.5 billion investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure over the next four years is more than just a business expansion—it raises urgent questions about America's strategic tech leadership and national sovereignty. On the surface, this move looks like a bold commitment to help India develop its "infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities" in artificial intelligence, as CEO Satya Nadella declared after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But beneath the fanfare lies a critical examination of what this means for American innovation and security. Is America Losing Its Edge in the Global Tech Race? India’s...