India

The largest democracy in the world, India has become a major world economic and political player. India has the strongest economy in the South Asian region, with rapid industrialization and growth in its services sector turning it into a global investment hub, although it continues to rely heavily on its agricultural sector. While its economic prominence has raised its global profile, India must also navigate difficult relations with its neighbors, including Pakistan and China. 

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SouthAsiaSource

Jun 16, 2021

REVIVING India’s informal workforce and entrepreneurs

By South Asia Center

Join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Samhita's Collective Good Foundation for a conversation on what the leaders of the REVIVE Alliance have learned about creating meaningful partnerships that support the revival, resilience and prosperity of informal sector workers, with a focus on women’s livelihoods, amid the pandemic stricken economy. This conversation will be available to watch on Wednesday, June 23rd at 10 AM EST / 19:30 PM IST.

Economy & Business India

In the News

Jun 15, 2021

Nooruddin quoted in Wall Street Journal on how Covid-19 has punctured Narendra Modi’s aura

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Crisis Management

In the News

May 27, 2021

Akhtar joins the Centre for Strategic Contemporary Research to discuss the role of nuclear weapons in India’s general defense

By Atlantic Council

India Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

May 26, 2021

Vyas joins 104.7 WONK-FM to discuss the ‘Together for India’ campaign

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus India

SouthAsiaSource

May 26, 2021

Christophe Jaffrelot reviews “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World” by Dr S. Jaishankar

By Christophe Jaffrelot

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is an unusual combination of diplomat, politician, and public intellectual. “The India Way” articulates his vision of India’s strategic choices.

India Indo-Pacific

In the News

May 25, 2021

Linscott in the Ripon Society: WTO at a crossroads: Will 2021 be a year of reform or irrelevance?

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business India

In the News

May 25, 2021

Fernandes in Forbes India: Why India’s governance needs to delink public health from bureaucracy

By Atlantic Council

Crisis Management India

In the News

May 24, 2021

Chhibber to join Pune International Centre to discuss transforming India’s economy: lessons from global experiences

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

May 24, 2021

Fernandes in Times of India: Public health strategy for India to combat 2nd wave and mitigate the 3rd wave

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Crisis Management

Blog Post

May 21, 2021

The mythology of a rising Asia…and how America can make a difference

By Vasuki Shastry

The mythology of a rising Asia is not entirely accurate. This is because much of the regional economic growth has been accompanied by worsening social outcomes. However, as the Biden administration asserts a renewed US focus on the region, these worsening social outcomes provide a strong opportunity for engagement.

China East Asia

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