Wilson Center's Kugelman On US-India Tech Cooperation

The transcript discusses President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia and its implications for global politics, focusing on India's perspective. It highlights India's strategic concerns regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, its relationship with China, and its partnerships with the US and Japan. The discussion also covers the potential for tech cooperation between India and the US, emphasizing the importance of resilient supply chains and India's strategic autonomy.

What is one of China's concerns regarding its relationship with Russia?

• Russia's economic growth

• Russia allying with the US

• Russia becoming a ward of the Chinese state

• Russia becoming too independent

Why is India concerned about the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

• It fears China moving closer to Russia

• It is economically dependent on Ukraine

• It wants to support Russia

• It wants to join the conflict

What is the argument made by India's partners regarding its relationship with Russia?

• Russia will become a more reliable partner

• Russia will be economically strong

• Russia will be an untrustworthy security partner

• Russia will provide more military equipment

What is a challenge for the US and its partners in convincing India?

• Convincing India to sever ties with China

• Providing military equipment at a comparable price

• Supporting India's space program

• Offering economic aid

What is a key focus of the tech cooperation between India and the US?

• Developing nuclear technology

• Expanding agricultural exports

• Strengthening semiconductor production

• Building new military bases

What policy does India maintain regarding international alliances?

• Isolationism

• Non-cooperation

• Full alignment with the US

• Strategic autonomy

What is India's goal in working with the US and other countries?

• To become a leader in space exploration

• To strengthen its role in the digital economy

• To dominate global agriculture

• To lead in renewable energy