The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership
The article analyzes the evolving India-U.S. partnership, highlighting a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards 'flexible realism,' which prioritizes national interest, reciprocity, and tangible strategic and economic value over mere strategic convergence. This change, partly influenced by China's rise, means India can no longer solely rely on U.S.-China competition to enhance its strategic relevance. Instead, India must build its own capabilities (economic, technological, military) and pursue 'strategic autonomy' through 'multi-alignment' to strengthen its position and make the partnership more balanced and resilient.
The article analyzes the evolving India-U.S. partnership, highlighting a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards 'flexible realism,' which prioritizes national interest, reciprocity, and tangible strategic and economic value over mere strategic convergence. This change, partly influenced by China's rise, means India can no longer solely rely on U.S.-China competition to enhance its strategic relevance. Instead, India must build its own capabilities (economic, technological, military) and pursue 'strategic autonomy' through 'multi-alignment' to strengthen its position and make the partnership more balanced and resilient.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 2: International Relations - Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
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