U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit New Delhi on January 5-6 to discuss various issues, including the environmental impacts of Chinese dams on downstream countries. The U.S. sees India as a counter to China’s influence in Asia. Sullivan’s discussions will also address concerns over a proposed Chinese hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River, which India fears will affect its water supply. Other topics likely to be covered include civilian nuclear cooperation, artificial intelligence, and military licensing. Notably, American officials will not meet with the Dalai Lama during this trip, despite close ties between Washington and New Delhi.
