U.S. Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard to Visit India, Japan, and Thailand as Part of Indo-Pacific Tour. The former Democratic leader, who became a Republican in 2024, is of Hindu faith but has no family ties to India.
India-USA: U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is on an Indo-Pacific tour, which includes visits to Japan, Thailand, and India. She announced this on Monday. This tour is considered significant in terms of U.S. foreign policy and regional strategy.
Prior Meeting with PM Modi
In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States, where he met with several high-profile leaders, including President Donald Trump. During this visit, PM Modi also met with Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard's upcoming visit to India following Modi's U.S. trip suggests potential discussions on intelligence and defense cooperation between the two nations.
Gabbard's Tour Begins in Honolulu
Tulsi Gabbard began her tour in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, a U.S. island in the Pacific Ocean. There, she met with members of the intelligence community, Indo-Pacific Command leaders, and military personnel undergoing training. Discussions focused on regional security, intelligence challenges, and America's global strategy.
Who is Tulsi Gabbard?
43-year-old Tulsi Gabbard is a veteran military officer with experience in the Iraq War. She has been deployed to Africa and the Middle East three times. Formerly affiliated with the Democratic Party, she left in October 2022 and joined the Republican Party in 2024.
No Family Ties to India
Tulsi Gabbard was the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress. However, her ancestors are not from India. Her adoption of Hinduism often leads to her being perceived as of Indian origin, but she has no family connections to India. Nevertheless, she demonstrates a b affinity for Indian culture and Hinduism.
