India is in the midst of rapid socio-economic change, anchored in a drive for all around development. A number of domestic reform measures are transforming India into a knowledge-based, skill-supported, and technology-driven society. As the fastest-growing large economy in the world, India’s growth and the geostrategic changes at the global and regional levels are major drivers of its evolving foreign policy. India’s key objectives include a focus on “neighborhood first” policy, cultivating ties in the broader Indo-Pacific region including through connectivity projects, revitalizing India’s strategic partnerships with major powers, and enhancing defense diplomacy. India is no longer just a bystander but is actively involved in shaping outcomes. Of all India’s relationships, ties with the US are of the greatest strategic significance. As fellow democracies, the US, along with Japan, have a vital role to play in enabling India to access the markets and technologies that are necessary for India to play a bigger role and meet the aspirations of its 1.2 billion people.

Speakers:
Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi
Dr. Satu P. Limaye (Moderator), Vice President, East-West Center & Director, East-West Center in Washington

Recorded:
Thursday, May 16, 2019
East-West Center in Washington
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