ISAS Special Reports

On 11 October 2016, ISAS hosted a panel discussion of distinguished speakers on the theme, 'US Presidential Elections and the Indian Diaspora'. The forthcoming Presidential elections in the US are witnessing intensive debates on the role and impact of immigrants. Indians form a sizeable part of the immigrant population in the US, and over time, they have not only expanded in size and socio-economic status, but have also become increasingly visible actors and stakeholders in US domestic politics. The Indian diaspora has also been a major strategic factor in shaping the current trajectory of US-India bilateral relations. The ISAS panel discussion covered a wide range of topics in the context of the Presidential elections and the Indian community in the US, including its political and social behaviour, economic mobility, and engagement with US domestic institutions. The discussion also covered the issues in the immigration debate and the prospects of new policies influencing future skilled Indian migration to the US.