Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
Unlocking the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship
The CSIS Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies aims to unlock the full potential of the U.S.-India relationship and leads the Center's work on India. The Chair serves as an independent platform to pursue policy changes that strengthen bilateral ties, placing special emphasis on accelerating economic development in India and promoting greater business and economic engagement between the two countries. The CSIS Chair has also become the world’s leading authority on state-level political-economic issues in India, leading multiple funded projects to expand subnational engagement with India. Richard Rossow is a senior fellow and holds the Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at CSIS. He succeeds Ambassador Karl F. Inderfurth, who served as the inaugural chairholder from 2011 to 2013.
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- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
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Experts React: Can IPEF Be a Watershed Moment for U.S.-India?
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) special negotiation meetings were held in Delhi between February 8–11. CSIS experts speak about addressing critical challenges in supply chain resilience, taxation, clean energy, and governance to further U.S.-India relations.
Commentary by Jayant Krishna , Mukesh H. Butani , Kartikeya Singh , and Alok Gupta — February 13, 2023

The United States’ 2023 Agenda for Building a Stronger Relationship with India
Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — January 20, 2023

Climate Summits Should Accelerate Subnational Action
Commentary by Neelima Jain — November 30, 2022

A Model Comprehensive MSME Policy for Indian States
Report by Richard M. Rossow — November 29, 2022

U.S. / India Clean Energy Leadership Group: Volume 4
Newsletter — September 28, 2022
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Hedging Against Beijing: How India and Australia Can Lead
Blog Post by Lam Tran and Akshat Singh — March 9, 2023
Defining the Curve: A Conversation with Ms. Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka
Podcast Episode by Richard M. Rossow — March 3, 2023

Experts React: Can IPEF Be a Watershed Moment for U.S.-India?
Commentary by Jayant Krishna , Mukesh H. Butani , Kartikeya Singh , and Alok Gupta — February 13, 2023
Rating India 2023: Key Opportunities and Risks
Event by Richard M. Rossow , Stephanie Segal , Joydeep Mukherji , and Christian de Guzman — February 9, 2023
The United States’ 2023 Agenda for Building a Stronger Relationship with India
Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — January 20, 2023
Unicorns and Cornfields: A Conversation with Dr. Chintan Vaishnav
Podcast Episode by Richard M. Rossow — December 2, 2022

Climate Summits Should Accelerate Subnational Action
Commentary by Neelima Jain — November 30, 2022
A Model Comprehensive MSME Policy for Indian States
Report by Richard M. Rossow — November 29, 2022
Private Sector Solutions in India for Mental Health in the Workplace
Blog Post — November 23, 2022
India's Leadership of the G20
Event by Richard M. Rossow and Mr. Amitabh Kant — November 2, 2022