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Ashley Tellis is a senior policy strategist who joined the US government in 2001. For the past few years, Tellis has been a permanent member of the US-India-China policy group. Tellis is a familiar face and a respected voice on the panel.
India-US expert arrested over China link
New Delhi: Renowned Indian-American defense strategist Ashley J Tellis has been arrested. Tellis is accused of possessing classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials.
Let's find out who Ashley Tellis is.
Indeed, renowned Indian-American expert Ashley J Tellis, who was one of the key advisors to the US administration and served on the National Security Council of former Republican President George W Bush, was taken into custody following a federal investigation into his handling of restricted government material.
Who is Ashley Tellis?
Indian-American Ashley Tellis is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and held senior positions during the tenure of former President George W Bush. Ashley Tellis is a senior policy strategist who joined the US government in 2001. For the past few years, Tellis has been a permanent member of the US-India-China policy group. Tellis is a familiar face and a respected voice on the panel.
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A vocal opponent of India
Tellis helped negotiate the Bush administration's civil nuclear agreement with India, which was considered a milestone in strengthening relations between the world's two largest democracies. However, in recent years, Tellis has become known in Washington as one of the most vocal opponents of India-US relations.
In an essay published in Foreign Affairs, Tellis stated that India often pursues policies contrary to those of the United States. Citing its relations with Russia and Iran, Tellis expressed doubt that India would be able to counter China's power in the near future.
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10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
On Saturday, October 11, a search of Ashley Tellis's home in Vienna, Virginia, revealed over a thousand pages of classified documents marked "Top Secret" and "Secret." He was subsequently arrested. The FBI affidavit alleges that Tellis knowingly possessed classified defense information in violation of federal law. If convicted, Tellis could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to the FBI affidavit, Tellis was seen entering Defense and State Department buildings in September and October of this year. He was seen removing and printing classified military documents. He was seen leaving with a leather handkerchief.
