US-India ties: Speaking to community leaders and local ethic Indian media reporters during a trip to Silicon Valley this week, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Nancy Izzo Jackson said India’s role on the global stage continues to grow. US-India ties: Speaking to community leaders and local ethic Indian media reporters during a trip to Silicon Valley this week, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Nancy Izzo Jackson said India’s role on the global stage continues to grow.