India

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India is a nation taking its place as a global economic, strategic and cultural power. Its rapid modernization and increased political stature have raised questions about its military rise, lingering poverty and environmental degradation. But between its growing economy and nuclear deal with the United States, India’s international profile will continue to soar.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks during the launch of the "Gandhi Heritage Portal" in New Delhi (REUTERS/Prakash Singh).

Opinion

India PM Manmohan Singh's Visit to Washington Ends Era in U.S.-India Relations

September 25, 2013, Tanvi Madan

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit with President Obama on September 27. Tanvi Madan says that this visit is a good opportunity to review the foundation of the U.S.-India relationship, and how the two countries will handle issues such as economic development, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, immigration and defense.

Recent Activity

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In the News

[A large group of people are currently hovering near the $1.25-a-day poverty line.] It is a dismal reflection of human progress, but it also has an upside. The potential for further poverty reduction over the immediate future is there for the taking.
May 9, 2013, Laurence Chandy, Washington Post
Interview | Business Standard

China Needs Political Capacity, Courage to Force Change

March 30, 2013, Kenneth G. Lieberthal
In the News

[There is] a very serious effort to really pull [the BRICS nations] together despite the differences and differing interests. Yes, it will be difficult to put the [new development] bank in place. It will take a lot of time to accumulate the capital.
March 27, 2013, Colin I. Bradford, Bloomberg
Expert Q & A | Rebecca Winthrop

Promoting Girls' Education in India

January 14, 2013, Rebecca Winthrop and Urvashi Sahni
In the News

Even if education is interrupted for just a few months, it can be difficult to get children back into schools. Just a daily gathering of teachers and students to read together or discuss the fragile situation around them — this sense of regularity helps.
October 5, 2012, Rebecca Winthrop, CNN
Interview | The National Bureau of Asian Research

India’s Energy Policy and Electricity Production

October 26, 2011, Charles K. Ebinger
Interview | The Times of India

Energy Supply and Costs in India

October 4, 2011, Charles K. Ebinger
Interview | Dawn.Com

Pakistan's Views Towards India and the United States

September 9, 2011, Teresita C. Schaffer
Interview | OneWorld South Asia

Energy Cooperation in South Asia

September 7, 2011, Charles K. Ebinger
Podcast

@Brookings Podcast: The Long-Awaited Rise of India

August 5, 2011, Teresita C. Schaffer