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The Quad Convenes: Priorities, Partnerships and the Indo-Pacific

The event will feature a panel discussion on the Quad with distinguished participants moderated by Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, Richard M. Rossow. Speakers include Luke Collin, Principal, The Asia Group, Dr. Nishank Motwani, Vice President at Levenhall.

Event — May 28, 2026

Potted Plants are Pretty but the Jungle Teems with Life

India's governments keep planting pots — targeted incentives for AI, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and more. But the structural reforms that would let every sector grow remain stalled. It's time to unleash the jungle.

Newsletter by Richard M. Rossow — April 21, 2026

Resilience Through Linkage: Russia, Iran, and Aspirations for North–South Trade

The study identifies a clear Russian and Iranian commitment to creating a north–south trade route that could bypass Western sanctions. The report evaluates the route’s potential to reshape the U.S.-dominated global trade system in the coming decades.

Report by Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nicholas Fenton — April 16, 2026

Expanding India’s Role in the International Semiconductor Ecosystem

India is emerging as a critical player in the global semiconductor ecosystem, leveraging its design strengths and talent base while scaling manufacturing and R&D—offering new opportunities for supply chain diversification and strategic collaboration.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Hideki Tomoshige, and Jeffrey D. Bean — April 15, 2026