Context:
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard affirmed commitment to strengthening the security partnership with India.
- Key focus areas include cyber security, emerging technology, and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Collaborative Approach
- Emphasized “America first is not America alone.”
- During her visit to New Delhi, Gabbard met Indian counterparts and acknowledged India’s serious security concerns.
- Future Opportunities
- Highlighted the intention to build on the existing strong partnership.
- Stressed leveraging the new US administration’s momentum for expanding collaboration.
- Intelligence Sharing
- Underscored the importance of timely and relevant intelligence reporting to support informed decision-making by leadership.
- Mentioned strengthening both security and economic partnerships as outlined in the compact statement by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Cybersecurity and Emerging Tech
- Identified rapidly evolving cyber threats and vulnerabilities as key challenges.
- Called for maximizing capabilities in emerging tech and AI to enhance mutual security.
- Trump’s Vision
- Reiterated President Trump’s commitment to achieving peace through realism, pragmatism, and strength.
- Emphasized the need for strong leadership with a clear understanding of global challenges and opportunities.
Gabbard noted vast potential for continued gro