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U.S.-India Relations
Since India’s independence, ties with the United States have weathered Cold War–era distrust and estrangement over India’s nuclear program. Relations have warmed in recent years and cooperation has strengthened across a range of economic and political areas.

Timeline by Lindsay Maizland, Eleanor Albert, and Beina Xu Jan 27, 2023

How to Bolster U.S.-India Ties
The U.S.-India strategic partnership is on a trajectory few would have expected at the beginning of the 2000s, with cooperation expanding across sectors and many trust-building measures in place. However, the two countries are not on the same page on all strategic priorities.

Article by Manjari Chatterjee Miller Jan 27, 2023

The Future of India
India has emerged as a major global power capable of shaping events outside South Asia. In this event, experts discuss the country’s future.

Event with Alyssa Ayres, Robert D. Blackwill, Pravin Krishna, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Lisa Mitchell, Aseema Sinha, Arvind Subramanian, Ashley J. Tellis, and Ashutosh Varshney Mar 2, 2023

India’s Muslims
India’s Muslim communities have faced decades of discrimination, which experts say has worsened under the Hindu nationalist BJP’s government.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland Mar 18, 2024

  • India
    Women This Week: Gender Disparities Rise in India’s Workforce
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 8 to April 14. 
    Blog Post by Noël James and Caroline Kapp April 14, 2023 Women Around the World
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    The Future of India
    India has emerged as a major global power capable of shaping events beyond South Asia. Experts from CFR and elsewhere examined the future of India and how the country’s economic trends, domestic politics, and foreign relations have affected its rise and viability as a critical international actor.  Click here to download the full agenda for the symposium.  This event is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation. Members may invite a guest to this symposium. ZOOM LOG-IN INFORMATION: Session One: “India’s Economic Rise—Continued Ascent or Turbulence Ahead?” 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 822 3976 8558 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 3109191337 Session Two: “India’s Democracy—Resilient or Endangered?”  1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 872 9900 5680 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 6358635415 Session Three: “Indian Foreign Policy in an Era of Geopolitical Competition” 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST) Zoom Meeting ID: 854 0627 4482 Zoom Password: 2023hauser Numerical Passcode (for dial-in ONLY): 9603236685
    Virtual Event by Alyssa Ayres , Robert D. Blackwill , Pravin Krishna, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Lisa Mitchell, Aseema Sinha, Arvind Subramanian, Ashley J. Tellis, Ashutosh Varshney, Ravi Agrawal, Bobby Ghosh and Seema Mody March 2, 2023 Asia Program
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    Modi’s “New India” and the Politics of Architecture
    The Modi government aims to assert a modern Indian identity through the Central Vista redevelopment project. Critics contend it is a thin veneer for promoting Hindu nationalism.
    Blog Post by Clare Harris and Andrew Gordan February 28, 2023 Asia Program
  • China
    How China Has Attempted To Build An Information and Media Superpower
    China is attempting to build a media and information superpower.
    Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick February 24, 2023 Asia Unbound
  • China
    China's Influence Activities in India
    Beijing has utilized a wide range of tools to influence domestic politics in India.
    Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick February 13, 2023 Asia Unbound
  • India
    Sort Out Granular Issues to Bolster U.S.-India Ties
    The U.S.-India strategic partnership is on a trajectory few would have expected at the beginning of the 2000s, with cooperation expanding across sectors and many trust-building measures in place. However, the two countries are not on the same page on all strategic priorities.
    Article by Manjari Chatterjee Miller January 27, 2023 Asia Program
  • India
    U.S.-India Relations
    Since India’s independence, ties with the United States have weathered Cold War–era distrust and estrangement over India’s nuclear program. Relations have warmed in recent years and cooperation has strengthened across a range of economic and political areas.
    Timeline by Lindsay Maizland, Eleanor Albert and Beina Xu January 27, 2023
  • India
    China Routinely Underestimates India’s Concerns About Its Border
    Chinese news coverage about the border clash with India near Tawang on December 9, 2022 demonstrates a critical misjudgment of the depth of India’s concerns about China and its strategic priorities.
    Blog Post by Manjari Chatterjee Miller and Clare Harris January 11, 2023 Asia Unbound
  • Iran
    What in the World Will Happen in 2023?
    Ten predictions for the world in 2023.
    Article by Richard Haass January 3, 2023