About the Institute : This non-partisan institute will : Raise the profile of the relationship by focusing on critical geo-strategic issues of national security, defense and economic relations between the US and India. Inform and educate key policy makers in the US and India on issues of common interest. Advocate the importance of achieving and maintaining peace through strength and economic freedom.   The Institute would accomplish these tasks by : Organizing conferences, seminars, roundtables, policy luncheons and dinners in both countries to foster dialogue and analyses on key bilateral issues. Conducting studies to examine salient issues in an objective manner, and publish their outputs through a variety of articles and reports that evaluate the costs and benefits of alternatives.   The Institute’s Focus is : To find common ground to enhance US -India ties and examine different points of view.   Key participants in the Institute’s Programs are : Individuals who are responsible for, or knowledgeable about, national security, defense and economic matters in the US and India.   The Institute’s Programs are Designed to : Help both countries avoid false assumptions and perceptions. Foster a constructive dialogue on issues of mutual interest. To print out a fact sheet about the US-India Institute click here © 2004 US-INDIA INSTITUTE. All rights reserved.