Yug Desai

Yug Desai is a doctoral researcher at the South Asian University in New Delhi, with a dual academic background in Computer Engineering (BTech from NMIMS, Mumbai) and International Relations (MA from South Asian University). His current research intersects technological policy and global digital dynamics, evidenced by his enrollment in Diplo’s online course Internet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions and his blog analyzing 5G’s geopolitical implications.

• Education:
  • MA in International Relations, South Asian University, New Delhi
  • BTech in Computer Engineering, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

Desai’s work focuses on telecommunications infrastructure, digital governance, and the intersection of technology with international policy. His recent blog on 5G highlights his interest in how emerging technologies reshape global power structures and economic ecosystems.

Key Research Trends: His scholarship combines technical analysis of network systems (e.g., 5G speeds, IoT connectivity) with socio-political dimensions like data sovereignty, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border technology competition.