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Rising Powers Initiative


Rising Powers Initiative is a multi-year, cross-national research effort that examines the role of domestic identities and foreign policy debates of aspiring powers in Asia. The Initiative is hosted by the Sigur Center for Asian Studies at the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.

RPI brings together internationally recognized scholars from both the U.S. and across the globe to analyze and compare the foreign policy in today’s rising powers.

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Rising Powers Events

02/17/2026: Macron’s India charm offensive: Can defence deals draw Delhi closer to Europe?
12/05/2025: How has Trump’s Tariff Policy Impacted India’s Relationship with Russia?
08/30/2025: India-China relationship in the spotlight as Modi meets Xi Jinping in China
08/28/2025: Why the falling out? Trump-Modi relations strained as US doubles tariffs on India
Lecture
10/24/2024: Lecture Series on “U.S. Presidential Elections and Relations with India: What’s at Stake?” by Deepa Ollapally hosted by Christ University
Panel
06/10/2024-06/11/2024: International Conference for “Partners in Progress: How Does the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Matter?” in Bengaluru, India