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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U.S.-India Insight: U.S.-India Climate Cooperation: Help Where It Hurts

The India-focused policy community is largely enthused by the recent bilateral and quadrilateral meetings in Washington, DC. Climate change cooperation figured prominently in these talks, notably India’s robust target of achieving 450 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030.

Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — October 18, 2021

Encouraging Small Business Procurement in Indian States

This white paper draws on leading international examples and best practices from Indian states in promoting small business involvement in the government procurement process. It proposes policy interventions to help Indian states strengthen their procurement policy.

Report by Kriti Upadhyaya — September 17, 2021

Supporting India’s Healthcare Workers

Covid-19 must encourage Indian central and state governments to increase budgetary spending on health and healthcare infrastructure while taking steps to provide adequate support to healthcare professionals.

Blog Post — September 7, 2021

How India Can Help Vaccinate the World

By making improvements to its needs-assessment, manufacturing, regulatory processes, India's Vaccine Maitri program can better deliver on international promises while also increasing domestic capacity.

Blog Post — August 23, 2021

Strengthening India’s Cyber Infrastructure

Globally and throughout India, cyber-attacks have increased creating concerns about the safety of Indian data targets. As the use of technology spreads, India must ensure awareness of cyber-attacks to minimize any future damage.

Blog Post — August 17, 2021

Partnership 2020 Quarterly Newsletter

This quarterly newsletter serves as a way for college and university leaders, U.S. and Indian policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders to receive updates on Partnership 2020 work, new funding opportunities, policies, employment opportunities, and best practices in higher education partnerships.

Newsletter by Kriti Upadhyaya — August 4, 2021

Indian Philanthropy and Covid-19–Induced Social Fault Lines

An upsurge in family donations has made philanthropy in India rise despite the pandemic. Leveraging global best practices, a course correction can address existing gaps to improve the quantity and quality of giving, helping India address its social fault lines.

Commentary by Jayant Krishna — August 3, 2021

Solarizing India’s Healthcare System

The solarization of state-owned health centers at the sub-national level will help India achieve clean energy targets. It will also create a sustainable health system with access to reliable electricity, especially in rural communities. 

Blog Post — July 30, 2021