The Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security’s Atlantic Council Memos to the President series aims at providing distinct, bold recommendations to President Donald Trump for the most pressing items on his agenda. An Historic Opportunity to Partner with India recommends President Trump extend three vital capabilities to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Washington, DC on June 25 to 26, 2017. The first in the Atlantic Council Memos to the President series, the memo highlights for President Trump that this visit is his best opportunity to partner with India to deal with the major challenges facing the region, specifically those posed by China’s increasingly aggressive behavior.