Earlier this year, Indian-origin scholar and security expert S Paul Kapur emerged as US President Donald Trump’s pick for the post of Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. As a firm believer of India-US ties, and a Pakistan critic, the American representative’s succession of former post-holder Donald Lu was confirmed this week.

“Heartiest congratulations to Ambassador @SergioGor & Assistant Secretary of State Dr. S. Paul Kapur on their confirmations by the Senate! We @USIBC wish them every success in advancing America’s diplomacy as @USAmbIndia, Special Envoy, & Assistant Secretary of @State_SCA,” US India Business Council President Atul Keshap wrote on X on Tuesday (US time).

Who is Dr S Paul Kapur? About Trump’s South Asia pick

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