On February 13, Hudson Institute and the Embassy of India hosted a day-long conference of scholars, diplomats, members of Indian parliament, and think tank leaders to discuss India’s democratic, economic, and societal achievements. They also analyzed the challenges that lie ahead, and opportunities for the world’s largest democracy.
Over the last few decades India has successfully remained a democracy with strong political institutions, civilian supremacy over its military, and an overall vibrant economy and society. India has achieved this within a multi-religious, multi-ethnic society all while combatting the influences of regional adversaries. The conference convened expert panels to discuss governance, society, the economy, and how these forces interact in India.
Speakers
Rick Rossow Speaker
Senior Adviser and Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Thomas Duesterberg Speaker
Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Santosh Jha Speaker
Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Washington D.C.
Richard Fontaine Speaker
Acting CEO, Center for New American Security
Surjit Bhalla Speaker
Economist & Chairman, Oxus Research & Investments
Sanjay Paswan Speaker
Member of Parliament, India
Daniel Twining Speaker
President, International Republican Institute
Ramaswami Balasubramaniam Speaker
Development activist and author of I, the Citizen: Unraveling the Power of Citizen Engagement (Cornell Publishing 2017)
Tod Lindberg Speaker
Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Aparna Pande Speaker
Director, Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia
