Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding the historical trajectory of international positions on a sensitive bilateral issue, the interplay of global power dynamics (Cold War, post-Cold War) with regional conflicts, and the implications for India's foreign policy and strategic autonomy. It highlights how external powers' policies affect India's national interests.
The United States' policy regarding Jammu & Kashmir has historically been shaped by its broader strategic interests in South Asia and global geopolitics, particularly during and after the Cold War. This evolving stance has significantly influenced the dynamics of India-US and US-Pakistan bilateral relations.