India and the U.S. in 2012:
International Issues and Perspectives
January 30, 2012
Forum Room, Ferguson Center
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1:30 Symposium Opening Statements and Introductions
Dr. Fran Oneal
The Honors College, UA
The Forum Room, Ferguson Center
1:45 Featured Speaker: Dr. Saleem Kidwai
Professor of American Studies
School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Delhi, India
US-Indian Relations: Issues and Opportunities
Guest Presenter: Dr. Renatto Corbetta
Professor of Political Science
University of Alabama, Birmingham
India’s Ascent to Major Power Status
Guest Presenter: Dr. Sanjay Singh
Partner, Computer Technology Solutions, Inc.,
Birmingham, AL
Former Professor, School of Business & School of Engineering
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Economic Leadership in a Global Environment: The Rise of India as a Technology Superpower
3:00 Discussant: Dr. Simanti Lahiri
Professor of Political Science
University of Alabama
3:30 Questions from the Audience and Discussion among Presenters
4:00 Concluding Comments: Dr. Fran Oneal
The Honors College, UA
The Importance of Academic Exchange between the U.S. and India
Sponsored by The Honors College at
The University of Alabama