The emerging India-US partnership in the Indo-Pacific is worth nourishing and nurturing that shall help future administrations on both sides develop policy frameworks that cater to the two nations’ tangible strategic needs.
The coronavirus outbreak may only have a small immediate impact on the U.S. economy but it has created additional instability and disrupted supply chains in Asia. Trying to estimate the possible economic global effects is early. Much will depend on how well the Chinese authorities will control the virus.
President Trump’s maiden visit to India offers a unique opportunity to address problems in a way that has not been tried and also presents a chance to reaffirm strategic ties between the two countries, which have been side-lined due to the differences over trade.
The enhancement of defense trade and high-end technological transfer has been the most critical area where India and the US have mutually agreed during the current administration, although challenges remain.
The convergences between India and the US are important in a changing international environment, where the development of India is vital to the US’ interests. In this perspective, technology, especially of strategic relevance, serves as the foundation for India as a security ally in the region
With Eisenhower, in total, only six presidents have visited India, making Donald Trump the seventh. Although President Trump’s visit is only for two days, observers are seeking to make a comparison with Clinton’s visit, and a “bromance”
There is a great deal of confidence that the upcoming visit by President Trump will bolster Indo-US ties, especially in matters pertaining to the Indo-Pacific strategy. The US and India are no longer “estranged democracies” but “engaged democracies”.
India’s new vision of soft power entails a balanced way of its old values and new strategic adjustments.
Israel’s engagement with other South and Southeast-Asian nations is growing, it needs to rethink about its maritime security policy in the Indian ocean region. A trilateral naval partnership between India, the US, and Israel would help India to have a strong foothold in the Indian ocean and enhance its role as a regional player.
This time the Raisina Dialogue participation witnessed more openness among the speakers to speak about China and the challenges it poses as compared to the last year’s conference.