Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36am on 15 Oct 2025,Wednesday India Global
Washington’s policy community was stunned after Indian-origin foreign policy expert Ashley Tellis was arrested for keeping classified US documents and meeting Chinese officials. Tellis, 64, is a respected voice on US-India relations and helped shape the landmark US-India nuclear deal. He now faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if found guilty. Colleagues expressed disbelief, calling him generous and influential. Tellis, once considered for the role of US Ambassador to India, has advised multiple US administrations. His 2023 essay, America’s Bad Bet on India, questioned India’s rise and drew major debate in Washington. (PC: HT)
