Indian-origin Paul Kapur is Trump’s nominee to oversee South Asian affairs

In another appointment aimed at prioritising the US’s relations with India, the Donald Trump administration has tapped Paul Kapur, an expert on India-Pakistan security and nuclear issues, to be the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. If confirmed, Kapur will become only the second Indian-descent US diplomat overseeing the South Asia bureau, which is tasked with managing diplomatic ties with India and the region.