James Crabtree: How India Can Supercharge Its Development

March 4, 2026

Written by: James Crabtree and Jayant Sinha

India has endured a perplexing year in its diplomacy. After decades of growing closer to Washington, New Delhi saw its strategic calculus scrambled by the pressure tactics of the Trump administration, which slapped high tariffs on the country last summer. Indian leaders initially assumed the United States would prioritize their partnership as part of a larger plan to compete with China. That assumption clearly no longer holds. Even though it recently agreed to a new trade deal with the United States, India now wants to rely less on Washington and deepen its partnerships with others.

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With deep expertise in Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and global geopolitics, James Crabtree helps audiences understand the forces reshaping international security, commerce, and diplomacy. Drawing on decades of experience as a journalist, policy advisor, and strategist, he delivers nuanced, actionable insights that help leaders navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. Contact WWSG to bring James Crabtree to your next event.

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