The recent revelations surrounding the so-called “Signalgate” controversy in the United States unearth a troubling paradox. The inclusion of a journalist in a top-secret national security meeting does not merely raise procedural concerns; it exposes structural vulnerabilities in the digital architectures of even the most advanced nations.This episode serves as a potent cautionary moment for States that continue to rely on extranational encrypted platforms. For India, a rising power with distinct geopolitical ambitions, it crystallises an urgent truth. A nation capable of pioneering Aadhaar and UPI cannot outsource sovereignty in encrypted communication to foreign architectures.
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