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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articleMeera Gopal and Betty Wang on key takeaways for Asia from the 79th UNGA and World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, and the roadmap ahead for regional cooperation.
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articleBryanna Entwistle and Meghan Murphy explore the results of the overlapping ASEAN summits.
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paperThis policy paper examines the potential for revenue generation through India’s ETS to support a just transition.
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articleRaunaq Chandrashekar and Meera Gopal argue that India's Union Budget should address fundamental challenges for scaling the Green Hydrogen Mission.
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articleFarwa Aamer and Ambika Vishwanath discuss gender and democracy in South Asia.
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articleRaunaq Chandrashekar and Meera Gopal discuss how green hydrogen can accelerate climate ambition and economic growth in Asia.
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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.