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The Indo-US relationship has evolved gradually in the last two decades from
estrangement to engagement heading an alliance.
The conversion interests especially in the crucial areas such as countering
terrorism, managing nuclear proliferations and containing china augmented the
possibility and scope of joint efforts and closer strategic engagement between
the India and US.
Various problems of the south Asian subcontinent such as territorial disputes, the
ethnic and religious divergence, national separatism, religious extremism and
cross-border terrorism and the nuclear confrontation draw US attention to the
region and also facilitated cooperation between India and the US.
There is an increasing awareness and acceptance of India’s growing importance
and future potential as a global player among the US policy makers
India’s emergence as a regional power in terms of security and on the economic
front will not jeopardize US trade and security interests in Asia
The Indo-US engagement can turn into security alliance on the basis of
complementarities of interests
It is in the interests of both US and India to work together, to support and
understand each other to achieve shared goals and common causes of concern
effectively. Both are the natural partners and they can do much more it works
jointly.
Requirements of few bold and assertive steps to be initiated from both sides to
further consolidate relations and dispel mutual suspicion
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DR.SHAILENDRA DEOLANKAR
DIRECTOR
GOVT PRE-IAS TRAINIG CENTRE,AMRAVATI
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 Indispensability
of strategic engagement in
South Asia
 From estranged to natural allies
 Convergence of Interests-countering
terrorism, managing nuclear proliferations
and finally containing china
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 Worsening
South Asian Dilemma and IndoUS relations
 Terrorism
 Nuclearisation of south Asia
 The Pakistan factor
 The Dragon challenge
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 Democracy,trade,emerging
 India’s
market
economic growth
 India is being perceived as an opportunity by
the US
 To contain china
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India need the US help for its civilian nuclear programme
by facilitating fuel supply from the nuclear suppliers and
create an environment in which India can produce nuclear
energy for developmental purposes.
India needs US investment, their technology, expertise,
equipements.US cooperation with India in the field of
economy, energy and education which will be crucial for
India in achieving its development objectives
India can compensate military and economic imbalance
with China and checkmate china by entering into close
military alliance with the US.
India requires the US help in containing the menace of
terrorism by disciplining Pakistan
India needs US support to secure permanent berth at the
UN Security Council
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As the new power game being shaped in Asia in the 21st century, there is a strong
realization on the part of both US and India that they can no longer afford neutrality
and the partnership between these two countries is indispensable to protect mutual
interests. The partnership is also required for Asian security, stability and prosperity.
The Indo-US engagement can turn into security alliance on the basis of
complementarities of interests. The shared interests in the multiple areas including
security, non-proliferation, terrorism and open governance has created an
environment and increased the prospects for security alliance. Apart from this, the
US and India share many common interests in South Asia right from maintaining
regional balance of power, containing Chinese penetration into Indian ocean
,combating terrorism to discipline Pakistan. India and the US can cooperate in
improving the region’s security and stability; to counter terrorism; to promote
democracy; to prevent nuclear proliferation, and contain China
The Indo-US relations will alter the course of major events in Asia in future if this
engagement turns into a formal alliance similar to US-Japan Security Alliance. Such
alliance will act as a counterweight to the rising power of china and can stop the
Chinese juggernaut in Indian ocean.
The primary concern of US in south Asia is to prevent all out war between India and
Pakistan and ensure that the nuclear weapons of both countries are safe and not
vulnerable to theft especially by the terrorists. The US is putting pressure on
Pakistan to stop cross border infiltration and on India to engage Pakistan in dialogue
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India’s engagement with the US is both an opportunity and challenge to
India and vice versa .Considering the possibility of escalation of conflict
with China over border issue and with Pakistan over Kashmir issue, India
need to develop constructive relations with the US. Equally, the US
should pay more attention to India considering its increasing influence in
the region. It is necessary for US to support the development of India to
ensure regional stability in Asia
India has big power aspirations. It is nurturing the dream of becoming
regional super power. However Indian foreign policy does not seems to
commensurate with its power ambitions. As several Indian and foreign
analysts have observed, Indian foreign policy is an astonishingly risk
averse foreign policy. India needs to draft a compressive national security
strategy based on its power ambitions. India should strengthen its
bilateral ties with the US based on shared political, security and
economic interests.
In order to move the relationship forward both India and US requires
continuous cooperation and consultation and few bold steps on regional
and international issues. They need to intensify their dialogue on several
issues. There are several untapped areas containing huge potential for
cooperation.
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