The Republic of India marked its 75th anniversary in January 2025, and the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization.

India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India?

Join us for a discussion of the article “India: Between China, the West, and the Global South" by Leslie Vinjamuri. It is attached to this announcement and hard copies will be available at Reston Library. Leading our talk will be Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center.

A short film on the topic will be shown at 1:00, followed by discussion at 1:30.