India in Asia: A Conversation with Nirupama Rao
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The Asia region boasts two-thirds of the world鈥檚 population, and will soon house more wealth than any other region. Its military reach is expanding globally, and it is home to several rising powers. Ambassador Nirupama Rao, a former Indian foreign secretary and one of her country鈥檚 most distinguished diplomats, will discuss how she envisions the role of India in its broader neighborhood, with particular attention to the Asia Pacific. What are India鈥檚 objectives? What are the opportunities and challenges? How should the past inform present policy? And what are the implications for India鈥檚 relations with the United States?
This event marks the launch of the 乐鱼 体育鈥檚 India in Asia initiative鈥攐ne meant to fill a need in the Washington discussion of what may be the world鈥檚 next superpower, and that seeks to advance U.S. understanding of India. The initiative examines how one of Washington鈥檚 key partners engages in one of the world鈥檚 key regions鈥攐ne to which the U.S. pledges to rebalance. Topics will encompass diplomacy, security, economics, and trade.
Speaker
Former Indian Foreign Secretary; Former Indian Ambassador to Washington and Beijing
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Indo-Pacific Program
The Indo-Pacific Program promotes policy debate and intellectual discussions on US interests in the Asia-Pacific as well as political, economic, security, and social issues relating to the world鈥檚 most populous and economically dynamic region. Read more
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China鈥檚 government and people. Read more
History and Public Policy Program
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