Vikram J. Singh

Optimist. Husband, father, farmer, tech4natsec. Senior Advisor @USIP @USISPF @WEAdvisors @amprog. Pentagon & State Dept. Posts and RT ≠ endorsement. Views mine.

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

#UnitedNations #Charter #Article51

[Mukesh Aghi @MukeshAghi]

The U.S. Department of Justice's resolution in the case involving Adani Enterprise brings closure to the ongoing legal matter, which has been a distraction to the otherwise strong US-India economic partnership.

.@AdaniOnline’s commitment to invest $10 billion builds on Ambassador Sergio Gor's recent announcement that Indian companies plan to invest more than $20.5 billion across various sectors in the United States.

At USISPF, we firmly believe these investments underpin Indian companies' desire to be strong partners in the United States. They will build on existing collaboration, further advance job creation, strengthen infrastructure, and boost long-term bilateral economic growth.

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

@shrutipandalai @LowyInstitute @mfullilove @MihaiSora @RyanNeelam @AusIndiaCentre @dfat Congrats, Shruti!

[Linda Robinson @RobinsonL100]

My new book, Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism, looks at the governing formulas that women leaders are using to defend democracy and create more resilient societies. Available to preorder now w/CUP20 discount: https://t.co/RMLydixdpP

[Ambassador Sergio Gor @USAmbIndia]

Great conversation with CEO’s and executives from 50+ companies, including Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon, Master Card, General Catalyst, Lockheed Martin and Boeing. We focused on U.S. leadership in AI, emerging technologies, and innovation. The Global AI summit in New Delhi is underway in full force. Thanks to @USISPForum for hosting.

[CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics @CSISIndiaChair]

Our special series with @CNBCTV18PrimeIN @Parikshitl @ShereenBhan continues! @csis_ai Director Aalok Mehta and @USISPForum Senior Adviser @VJS_Policy joined to discuss, “How Will India-USA Trade Deal Boost Collaboration On AI?”

Watch now 👇🏼

https://t.co/2Wxng41WRN

[Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 @jurgen_nauditt]

Serious escalation on NATO's eastern flank.

Three russian MiG-31 fighters (heavy interceptors capable of being equipped with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles) violated Estonian airspace and approached the capital, Tallinn, to within approximately 5 nautical miles (approximately 9 km).

The aircraft circled there for approximately 12 minutes without a flight plan, transponder, or radio contact.

This was not a mere "overflight," but a provocative approach to a NATO member, which can be interpreted as a test of the Alliance's responsiveness.
NATO responded promptly: Italian F-35A stealth fighters were placed on alert from the Ämari base in Estonia and deployed to counter the attack. However, there was no exchange of fire—the russian jets withdrew as soon as the F-35s were within range.

[Dr Aparna Pande @Aparna_Pande]

#DC folks: Please join us @HudsonInstitute on Sep 17 for a panel on #US #India #defense w/ @splalwani @VJS_Policy #AnthonyRenzulli @ASG & #IngridHenick
https://t.co/YU2z5y1pla

[Damien Symon @detresfa_]

Footage from today captures a Chinese Navy vessel striking a Chinese Coast Guard vessel while chasing the Philippine Coast Guard near Scarborough Shoal, within the Philippines’ EEZ - a vivid example of how perilous & reckless Beijing has become in the South China Sea

[Foreign Affairs @ForeignAffairs]

Read @JackieGSchneid and @jumacdo on the history of U.S. drone innovation—and how Washington can “adapt to a new way of war already emerging in European and Middle Eastern conflicts.”
https://t.co/BD1Nh1uexT

[US-India Strategic Partnership Forum @USISPForum]

Tune in for the sixth episode of the Indo-Pacific Security Dialogues

📕 EP 6: Operation Sindoor: Ceasefire and Counterterrorism
📅 Friday, May 16, 2025
🕰️ 10 AM EST/ 7:30 PM IST

Register Here: ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/pYCbSCiipZ

(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on joining the webinar)

Our panel features:

👉 @VJS_Policy, Senior Advisor, Defense and Aerospace, USISPF
👉 @mrubin1971, Senior Fellow, @AEI
👉 @tricbacon, Associate Professor of Justice, Law & Criminology, @AmericanU.

The conversation will be moderated by @Akshobh of USISPF.

[Happymon Jacob @HappymonJacob]

In my latest article for @IndiasWorld_mag, I outline "Nine Elements of India’s Emerging Strategy Against Terrorism" which I term "Deterrence by Exhaustion".

1. Assured conventional retaliation against sub-conventional attacks.

This strategy involves publicly declaring a conventional military response to Pakistan, unlike 2016, when actions were unannounced and only acknowledged afterwards, and then following through on these commitments. Through the new approach, which entails openly communicating its intentions to Pakistan and the international community, India aims to establish a well-publicised tripwire strategy, which may deter Pakistan from crossing certain red lines. India not only wants to take punitive action but also wants to be seen as doing so openly and visibly. Setting public redlines for the adversary to enhance deterrence is the objective here.

[Damien Symon @detresfa_]

India has launched #OperationSindoor striking multiple targets within Pakistan, hitting "terror linked infrastructure" - Pakistan is retaliating, has shut down its airspace - Intense crossfire is being reported at the Line of Control, targets sourced from Indian media below

[Dr Aparna Pande @Aparna_Pande]

Thoroughly enjoyed my @HudsonInstitute conversation w/ Dr #AshleyTellis on #US #India relations under second #Trump administration @ashajadeja @CarnegieSAsia / https://t.co/IpKbyFxNtQ

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

Passionate about defense technology and the industrial base? We're looking for an Executive Editor to lead our new vertical. Dive deep into the nexus of tech and defense with us! Apply now: https://t.co/BEYLagEWWz

[Damien Symon @detresfa_]

Unannounced Chinese naval drills in the Tasman Sea, roughly 400 nautical miles off Sydney's coast, have reportedly disrupted air traffic in the region - this visual plots the incident area, along with known flight routes & air traffic in the region during the exercise today

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

https://t.co/8DRLQvl5O4 via @NYTOpinion

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

@USATODAY The Blackhawk flies right into the CRJ - and just after the tower asked if they had visual contact.

Either the pilot was confused - below and closing on the descending plane w/o realizing…
or it was deliberate.
Praying that 1st responders save some From the icy water. Tragic

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

On day one as Secretary of State, I hosted the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for an important meeting of the Quad. We are committed to strengthening economic opportunity and peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. https://t.co/bk4tPQrRcI

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

@SenatorSlotkin @WStachelberg Wow!!

[Vikram J. Singh @VJS_Policy]

@Iyervval Abhi, when you go to Burning Man let’s make sure it dominates the headlines! 🤩