Diplomacy and the Subcontinent
Ambassador's Forum in partnership with American Academy of Diplomacy
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The subcontinent of Asia is an immense area of great consequence to the United States. While the eyes of most are on China, Pakistan and India are both nuclear powers that have had more than one war, and another one is possible. How can the U.S. manage its multiple security, economic, and strategic interests in South Asia? The 2026 Ambassador's Forum will focus on several major issues that must be addressed in policy and in the conduct of diplomacy in that part of Asia.
India has been a strategic partner of the U.S., has an enormous economy, is an opponent of China in many areas, and is part of the long-simmering confrontation in Kashmir. Relations with the U.S. have soared but now seem to have dipped. X will talk about the evolution of American policy toward India and where it stands now.
Pakistan, at various times, has been a partner and an opponent of the U.S. It was critical to the support of the American mission in Afghanistan, while at the same time played a large role in the failure of that policy. Pakistan also played an important role in mediating the U.S. war with Iran, even as it engages in an off-and-on war with the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. The potential for new outbreaks and destabilization of the larger South Asia region is large. X will talk about where this shifting evolution of policy intersects with major issues that need attention.
Underlying the specific country issues is the large question of U.S. policy toward the subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the recurring problem of Kashmir. X will reflect on the current challenges of maintaining and advancing diplomacy in this difficult area.
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