Meet the Architects of the U.S.–India Technology Partnership

The global race for leadership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies is accelerating—and the choices democratic nations make now will shape the future technology order. At a pivotal moment for bilateral cooperation, the United States and India are moving from alignment in principle to coordination in practice.

This new report, produced by the Special Competitive Studies Project in partnership with ORF America, examines how the two countries can translate shared strategic interests into durable advantage. Drawing on insights from two Track 1.5 dialogues convened in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi, the report brings together perspectives from more than 150 leaders across government, industry, academia, and civil society.

Structured around four core pillars—applications, infrastructure, talent, and policy—the Compact offers concrete, actionable recommendations to accelerate AI deployment, mobilize trusted digital infrastructure, align workforce and research ecosystems, and harmonize standards and governance frameworks. Together, these steps outline a pathway for the United States and India to build a resilient, interoperable AI ecosystem that strengthens competitiveness, diversifies supply chains, and ensures democratic nations help set the rules of the AI era