
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.
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paperAchieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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articleKevin Rudd, Ban Ki-moon, and Arvind Panagariya write about opportunities in India to accelerate climate actions toward net zero emission.
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articleKevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
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reportRealizing net zero emissions can boost India’s economy and create millions of new jobs, especially if backed by additional finance and holistic policies to ensure a just transition for fossil fuel-reliant communities
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articleC. Raja Mohan writes that India's participation in I2U2 summit – with Israel, US, UAE – marks a more confident engagement with the region.
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articleWhat to know about the fourth Quad Summit meeting in Tokyo on May 23.
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articleWhat to know about the recently released Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
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articleAnalytical brief on India's climate change targets post-COP26
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articleWhat to know about the recent virtual summit between U.S. President Biden and India Prime Minister Modi.
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articleWhat to know about how India plays into the invasion of Ukraine.
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articleRichard Maude writes for Financial Review about the Quad's implications for the Australian business sector.
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articleWhat to know about the Quad and its impact on the business sector.