India is a critical player in the future of the Asia-Pacific region and stands at the center of what many consider a continuous Indo-Pacific region. Over the last quarter century, it has transformed itself into a rising global power. As one of the fastest growing major economies in the world and the third largest economy in Asia, it is a vital market and economic center of gravity. Even as it continues to face tremendous development challenges, it is buoyed by it democratic politics and an ambitious and entrepreneurial population. In recent years, India has also expanded and deepened its diplomatic engagement, especially with the United States and with countries in East Asia, and shown greater willingness to lead on global issues.
Working with Asia Society’s center in Mumbai, ASPI convenes major policy dialogues and public discussions, and contributes analysis and expert commentary designed to enhance India’s cooperation with the United States and its growing role and engagement with the region beyond South Asia.
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This ASPI initiative aims to accelerate India’s entry into the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Commentary
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paperAkshay Mathur details what Modi's third term means for India's role in global governance.
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articleRishi Gupta explores India's major parties' foreign policy stances.
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articleRussian President Vladimir Putin’s “grain diplomacy” continues to cause headaches for the European Union while potentially reshaping global trade dynamics and markets more in Moscow’s favor.
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reportA new report on Asia's substantial market opportunities for green hydrogen electrolyzers.
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articleMeera Gopal writes on India’s position, commitment, and contribution towards constructive discussions on climate change, especially in the context of the Global South.
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articleJane Mellsop provides an analysis of the recently released IPEF agreement texts.
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paperFarwa Aamer unravels Pakistan's post-election maze, such as the evolving power dynamics amidst allegations of vote rigging, and explores Pakistan's economic, political, and diplomatic challenges as she sheds light on the path ahead.
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articleCurrent Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is set to succeed Joko Widodo (Jokowi) as the country’s eighth president as we see what this presidency might mean for the Asia-Pacific.
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articleTransparency will help foster trust, which can lead to a common river management framework for the benefit of all.
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articleMeera Gopal and Betty Wang analyze Asia's climate pledges at COP28 and explore the implications of these commitments for global climate action and policy.
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articleEmma Whitmyer writes in East Asia Forum about the likely reasons behind North Korea's decision to close many of its foreign diplomatic missions in 2023.
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articleYi Chen and Alistair Ritchie write about how potential synergies between carbon market development and power market reform would accelerate China’s green transition in Nikkei Asia.