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Rishi Iyengar

Staff Writer [email protected]

Rishi Iyengar is a staff writer at Foreign Policy, covering the intersection of geopolitics and technology. Prior to joining FP, he spent six years at CNN Business as India editor in New Delhi and a technology writer in San Francisco, as well as two years reporting for Time magazine from Hong Kong. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Fergusson College in Pune, India, a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, and is an alumnus of the Young India Fellowship.

Articles by Rishi Iyengar
A worker displays a  silicon wafer at a semiconductor computer chip fabrication plant in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on March 14.
A worker displays a silicon wafer at a semiconductor computer chip fabrication plant in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on March 14.
Elon Musk speaks in Paris, on June 16, 2023.
Elon Musk speaks in Paris, on June 16, 2023.
An undated photo of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
An undated photo of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, delivers remarks on crime and safety at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in Howell, Michigan, on Aug. 20. U.S. agencies on Monday officially blamed Iran for the recent hack-and-leak operation against Trump’s campaign.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, delivers remarks on crime and safety at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in Howell, Michigan, on Aug. 20. U.S. agencies on Monday officially blamed Iran for the recent hack-and-leak operation against Trump’s campaign.
A drawn illustration of Gina Raimondo with a blue background.
A drawn illustration of Gina Raimondo with a blue background.
Basketball players Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, and Karl Malone stand in a line wearing matching U.S. flag sweatshirts and Olympic gold medals. Jordan is in the center, raising his hand and making the peace or victory sign.
Basketball players Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, and Karl Malone stand in a line wearing matching U.S. flag sweatshirts and Olympic gold medals. Jordan is in the center, raising his hand and making the peace or victory sign.
An illustrated portrait of Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui against a blue and red gradient color backdrop.
An illustrated portrait of Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui against a blue and red gradient color backdrop.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leans forward with his arms braced against the back of an armchair as he waits for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of a bilateral meeting at a hotel in Washington. Various officials and security officers stand around him.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leans forward with his arms braced against the back of an armchair as he waits for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of a bilateral meeting at a hotel in Washington. Various officials and security officers stand around him.
U.S. President Joe Biden takes a look at his notes during the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections in Atlanta, Georgia.
U.S. President Joe Biden takes a look at his notes during the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections in Atlanta, Georgia.
U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and former U.S. President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands after signing a bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Italy's Apulia region on June 13.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands after signing a bilateral security agreement on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Italy's Apulia region on June 13.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits onstage at a party meeting. He crosses his arms and puts one hand over his face in contemplation as he watches the proceedings.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sits onstage at a party meeting. He crosses his arms and puts one hand over his face in contemplation as he watches the proceedings.
U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after a meeting in Woodside, California.
U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after a meeting in Woodside, California.
A worker in a reflective vest and hard hat leans against the wheel of a truck used in nickel mining. The vehicle is massive, and the wheel alone is four or feet taller than the worker. The vehicle is parked on an expanse of packed dirt, but rocks and some vegetation are visible in the background.
A worker in a reflective vest and hard hat leans against the wheel of a truck used in nickel mining. The vehicle is massive, and the wheel alone is four or feet taller than the worker. The vehicle is parked on an expanse of packed dirt, but rocks and some vegetation are visible in the background.
Josep Borrell arrives for a summit at the EU Parliament in Brussels.
Josep Borrell arrives for a summit at the EU Parliament in Brussels.