Unlocking the full potential of U.S. partnerships with India and Asia @CSIS. Richard Rossow is Chair and Senior Adviser. Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
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CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
US-India goods trade remains strong at $99b over 12 months. Up around 3% year-on-year, driven by a 19% growth in U.S. exports (imports down 4%).
A look at monthly goods trade with key Trump tariff actions overlaid.
CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
With last week's visa announcement (language as much as content) by the Trump Administration, the "people to people" lane remains the most challenged.
My quick report card, looking at rhetoric vs reality.
CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
The Indian Navy concludes its command of Combined Task Force 154 at CMF Bahrain. This was India's first-ever command of a task force under this 47-nation coalition.
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New States Weekly!
Maharashtra orders a minimum 10 percent water cut across all urban local bodies from October 16, 2026.
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#StatesWeekly #Maharashtra #India #WaterSecurity
New States Weekly!
Andhra Pradesh approves the AP Policy for Promotion of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions, 2026.
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#StatesWeekly #AndhraPradesh #HigherEducation #India
Senior Associate (Non-Resident) @AkankshaGolchha & Jaideep Saraswat write for Climate Action Live on why India's passenger EV transition needs a stronger used-car ecosystem!
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#ElectricVehicles #EVs #CleanMobility #EnergyTransition #India
CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
If you've ever lived in Indian cities, then you know why this is more urgent than ever. 70% of the GDP of the world's soon-to-be third largest economy will come from cities.
The global (!!) implications of good governance in Indian cities are stunning. Shreya and I explain:
Why do India's cities matter?
Senior Fellow @nathshreya and PCRA @AGoswamy79773 examine how India's cities can drive — rather than simply fuel — the country's rise as one of the world's three largest economies by mid-century.
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CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
I appreciate the transparency from @PiyushGoyal on the execs he engaged during his US visit. And it's great to see so much C-level interest.
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CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics retweeted
My favorite recurring Indian reg note. @RBI's monthly preview of upcoming reg intervention.
Just 2 areas: Interoperability of NBFC account aggregators, and (a biggie)- Creation of a technical consultative committee for financial markets.
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Thank you @ORFAmerica for hosting quite a few CSIS India Chair colleagues, and how great to see our Senior Associate (Non-Resident) & and former USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Anjali Kaur on the panel!
Ahead of the @WorldBankGroup–@IMFNews Annual Meetings, @ORFAmerica hosted a discussion on how developing countries can better connect resource mobilization with effective deployment as aid from traditional donors continues to decline.
Some 📸 :
NEW #StatesWeekly!
#Odisha has passed the Odisha Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, building on its broader push to simplify governance and ease compliance burdens.
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@MohanMOdisha @CMO_Odisha @IPR_Odisha
#JanVishwas
New #StatesWeekly!
#Jammu and #Kashmir passes the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026: introducing time-bound approvals, deemed clearances, fewer NOCs, and limits on routine inspections for new enterprises.
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@OmarAbdullah @CM_JnK
Why do India's cities matter?
Senior Fellow @nathshreya and PCRA @AGoswamy79773 examine how India's cities can drive — rather than simply fuel — the country's rise as one of the world's three largest economies by mid-century.
youtube.com/shorts/tsbltvsbb…
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we're spotlighting state-level mental health policy changes that featured in our States Weekly Newsletter!
💭 Back in December 2025, Meghalaya published Mental Health Care Rules: csis.org/analysis/states-wee…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we're spotlighting state-level mental health policies that featured in our States Weekly Newsletter!
💭 Back in February, Haryana announced a new block-level mental health scheme. Learn more here: csis.org/analysis/states-wee…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we're spotlighting state-level mental health policy changes that featured in our States Weekly Newsletter!
💭 Back in December 2025, Punjab launched an impressive Mental Health Program: csis.org/analysis/states-wee…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we're spotlighting state-level mental health policy changes that featured in our States Weekly Newsletter this year!
💭 Back in April, Tamil Nadu released important Mental Healthcare Regulations: csis.org/analysis/states-wee…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Dr. @shashwatkumar22 on the Graham Act:
"If the U.S. seeks an early demonstration of the law’s effectiveness, #India may be the more plausible target precisely because the relationship remains negotiable."
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The US just passed a sanctions bill aimed at Russian oil, but its real leverage may be the tariff abilities embedded inside it. #India, the 2nd largest buyer of Russian crude, may become the law’s first real test.
Dr. @shashwatkumar22 writes for CSIS: csis.org/analysis/new-sancti…