
Richard Rossow is a senior adviser and holds the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In this role, he helps frame and shape policies to promote greater business and economic engagement between the two countries, with a unique focus on tracking and engaging Indian states. He has been working on U.S.-India relations for over 25 years. He joined CSIS in 2014 after a long career in a range of private sector roles focused on India. Prior to CSIS, he served as director for South Asia at McLarty Associates, leading the firm’s work for clients in India and the neighboring region, and he retains his affiliation with the firm. From 2008 to 2012, Mr. Rossow was with New York Life Insurance company, most recently as head of international governmental affairs, where he developed strategic plans for the company’s public policy and global mergers and acquisitions work and helped manage the firm’s policy issues in India. From 1998 to 2008, Mr. Rossow served as deputy director of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the world’s leading advocacy group on behalf of strengthening economic ties between the United States and India. While at USIBC, he managed the council’s policy groups in the energy, information technology, insurance, media and entertainment, and telecommunications sectors. Mr. Rossow received his BA from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
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Trump and Modi hope personal ties can help bridge disagreements over tariffs and immigration
Richard M. Rossow in Washington Examiner — February 14, 2025
Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcement is a tactical move, not an immediate threat
Richard M. Rossow in CNBC-TV 18 — February 14, 2025
India, US agree to resolve trade and tariff rows after Trump-Modi talks
Richard M. Rossow in Reuters — February 14, 2025
Narendra Modi seeks to bolster ties with US via trade and energy deals
Richard M. Rossow in Financial Times — February 12, 2025
What Modi and India Can Offer Trump on Tariffs and Trade
Richard M. Rossow in The New York Times — February 12, 2025
Modi’s Year of Setbacks Leaves India Vulnerable in Perilous 2025
Richard M. Rossow in Bloomberg — December 18, 2024
Indian tycoon Adani's US indictment rattles stocks, Kenya spikes deal
Richard M. Rossow in Reuters — November 21, 2024
How Indian Coal King’s Bid to Rule Solar Sparked U.S. Bribery Charges
Richard M. Rossow in The Wall Street Journal — November 21, 2024
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Rating India 2025: Key Opportunities and Risks
Event — February 24, 2025
U.S.-India Summit: A Productive Trip and a Busy Year Ahead
Commentary by Richard M. Rossow — February 14, 2025
Avoiding a Renewed U.S.-India Trade Fight
Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — February 10, 2025
India’s Undeniable Economic Heft and American Economic Security
Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — January 9, 2025
Public-Private Dialogue: Advancing Water and Sanitation Initiatives in India
Event — November 15, 2024
U.S.-India under Trump 2.0: A Return to Reciprocity
Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — November 12, 2024
India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security
Podcast Episode by Richard M. Rossow — November 1, 2024

Staying Ahead in the Global Technology Race
Event — October 31, 2024
India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security
Commentary by Richard M. Rossow — October 29, 2024
India’s Economic Aspirations: A Conversation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Event — October 25, 2024