Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics

Unlocking the full potential of U.S. partnerships with India and Asia

The CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics aims to unlock the full potential of U.S. partnerships with India and the broader Asia region. While continuing to lead the Center’s work on India, the Chair has expanded to include emerging economies across Asia, fostering U.S. economic security, economic development, and deepening business engagement between these countries and the United States. We remain the leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India and have spearheaded multiple funded projects to enhance subnational engagement. We work towards building stronger ties between Indian policymakers and other nations in the Global South. Richard Rossow, is a senior adviser at CSIS, and the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics. 

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India’s 28 states collectively drive the nation’s development trajectory. The Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics increases the transparency of state-level policymaking and shaping engagement with India’s states.

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PacTech Pulse: July 2026

This edition of PacTech Pulse covers July 2026.

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The Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics publishes many newsletters and blogs dedicated to exploring the U.S.-India relationship, including our India States Weekly Newsletter, which tracks state-level regulatory updates across India's 28 states.

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Rating India 2026: Key Opportunities and Risks

CSIS's 7th annual India credit ratings webinar features experts from Moody's & S&P Global discussing sovereign creditworthiness amid geopolitical shifts, protectionism, and India's growth. Moderated by Richard Rossow.

Event — July 16, 2026

The Heat Tax: India, South Asia, and the New Economics of Heat Readiness

Extreme heat is no longer a seasonal hardship in South Asia; it's a structural economic constraint. India lost 247 billion potential labor hours to heat in 2024. The question is whether governments and investors will fund prevention before the losses become unavoidable. 

Commentary by Anjali Kaur — June 30, 2026

Accelerating the EV Transition in the Global South Through India-Africa Partnership

India’s decade-long EV policy journey offers African nations a practical playbook. This white paper examines how South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt can accelerate electric vehicle adoption through India-Africa partnerships on manufacturing, minerals, and financing. 

Report by Akanksha Golchha, Gaurav Sansanwal, and Abhinav Subramaniam — June 11, 2026