India is the world's largest democracy, and on pace to be a truly consequential player in world affairs in this century. The U.S. and India have had a close, but up and down relationship since India declared its independence in 1947. In this timely and provocative address, Ambassador Richard Verma will share his thoughts about U.S.-India ties, where the partnership is headed, as well as some of the recent developments occurring within India that have captured the world's attention. Ambassador Verma was appointed by President Obama to serve in New Delhi from 2014 to 2017. He is credited with making huge gains in many facets of the U.S.-India story.
He traveled to every Indian state, and is the first U.S. Ambassador to India to be of Indian origin. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, worked for many years in the United States Congress, and was Assistant Secretary of State for U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He is uniquely positioned to provide important and timely insights into the rapidly developing set of events in India, Asia, and America's role in the region.
In addition to his role at The Asia Group, Ambassador Verma is a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. The Ambassador also co-chairs the Center for American Progress’ U.S.-India Task Force. He also serves on a number of boards and commissions, including the National Endowment for Democracy, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum. Ambassador Verma is the recipient of the State Department’s Distinguished Service Award.
