AI strategy without dependency

A country wants to become a serious player in artificial intelligence, but it also wants to avoid relying too heavily on any one foreign power or corporate ecosystem. Analyze the strategic options available to policymakers: joining international AI governance bodies, welcoming foreign investment, building domestic research capacity, and setting rules for data, talent, and infrastructure. What are the benefits and risks of each approach, and how can a government balance openness, sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness?