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India-U.S. Relations: A Conversation With William J. Burns
Mon, September 3rd, 2018
New Delhi
India and the United States hosted the inaugural 2+2 dialogue on September 6, 2018, which underlined the deepening bilateral relationship. Despite challenges, the dialogue suggested that there is a greater convergence in New Delhi and Washington’s security and strategic interests.
In the run up to the dialogue, Carnegie India’s Rudra Chaudhuri hosted a conversation with Carnegie’s President William J. Burns on India-U.S. relations. They discussed the economic, security, and political challenges facing bilateral relations and the opportunities for both countries.
Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
Former Career Diplomat
A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.
Former Director, Carnegie India
Rudra Chaudhuri was the director of Carnegie India. His research focuses on the diplomatic history of South Asia, contemporary security issues, and the important role of emerging technologies and digital public infrastructure in diplomacy, statecraft, and development. He and his team at Carnegie India chair and convene the Global Technology Summit, co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.