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India is a rising economic and military partner and the dominant power in the South Asia region. India retains an independent approach to foreign policy and international relations, but successive administrations in both the United States and India have prioritized the bilateral relationship due to a growing range of shared interests, such as climate change, development goals, defense cooperation, the Global South, and evolving manufacturing supply chains. CSIS experts analyze internal Indian political and economic trends, providing insight into U.S. policy towards India and helping to inform strategic decisionmaking at a pivotal moment in the relationship.

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Powering the Future: The U.S. and Indian Energy Landscape in 2030

India and the United States are both experiencing a surge in electricity demand and facing growing challenges in ensuring affordability, integrating renewables, and grid modernization. These parallel transitions create a pivotal opportunity for collaboration—how can the two countries share lessons and strategies to build power systems that are resilient, reliable, and ready for the future? 

Event — February 3, 2026

When Faith and Geopolitics Collide

The Dalai Lama is widely revered as an advocate for human rights and nonviolence, but Beijing considers him an existential threat. When the 90-year-old monk passes, a succession crisis will ignite geopolitical flashpoints that world leaders are not yet prepared to manage.

Report by Henrietta Levin and Alison Bartel — January 9, 2026

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Previewing India's AI Impact Summit with MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

On December 8, 2025, the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center hosted S. Krishnan, Secretary of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), for a livestreamed fireside chat with Wadhwani AI Center Senior Adviser Gregory C. Allen.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen — January 6, 2026

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Back in Play: U.S.-India Nuclear Partnership Finds a New Opening

India’s new nuclear law reopens the door to U.S.–India nuclear cooperation by fixing liability and opening the sector to private players—but whether this sparks real investment or remains a symbolic reset will hinge on regulation, costs, and realistic targets. 

Commentary by Gaurav Sansanwal — December 19, 2025