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The EU-India Partnership: The Case for Greater Security Convergence

The European Union and India have developed a mature strategic partnership over the years, but the relationship now faces several challenges as Brussels begins to looks inwards and New Delhi to the United States and also eastwards.

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By Constantino Xavier and Vassilis Ntousas
Published on Oct 20, 2016
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Source: Foundation for European Progressive Studies

The European Union and India have developed a mature strategic partnership over the years, but the relationship now faces several challenges as Brussels begins to looks inwards and New Delhi to the United States and also eastwards. This paper argues that despite and also because of such challenges, this is the right moment for greater security engagement between the EU and India. The economic track is being revived, as negotiations continue towards a free trade agreement. Cultural and scientific exchanges have also flourished in recent years. It is now time to move the partnership into greater dialogue, coordination and cooperation in the security sphere.

This policy brief was originally published by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies.

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About the Authors

Constantino Xavier

Former Fellow, Carnegie India

Constantino Xavier was a fellow at Carnegie India, based in New Delhi. His research focus is on India’s foreign policy, with emphasis on relations with its neighboring countries and South Asian regional security.

Vassilis Ntousas

International Relations Policy Advisor, FEPS

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Constantino Xavier
Former Fellow, Carnegie India
Constantino Xavier
Vassilis Ntousas
International Relations Policy Advisor, FEPS
Foreign PolicySouth AsiaIndiaWestern EuropeAsiaIran

Carnegie 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.

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