U.S.-India Relations: An Evolving Foreign Policy Landscape

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USA United States of America, india, democracy, geopolitics, economic, cold war, partnership, nuclear energy, objectives, terrorism, interstate cooperation, opportunities

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The United States and India have developed a complex and dynamic relationship that has significantly evolved over the past century, establishing itself as a central element of U.S. foreign policy in Asia. India's importance to the United States is greatly reflected in the National Security Strategy, where New Delhi is given a key mandate of consolidating regional stability and economic prosperity. This paper elaborates upon the historical and modern U.S. and India relations, where these interactions have been important and responsible for the policy goals. This study would be a comprehensive chronological analysis of the United States foreign policy towards India from the beginning of the 20th century, clearly outlining the priorities and strategies that characterize such policy. Additionally, this adventure reflects the changing geopolitical environment and testimony about the close interests that further strengthened diplomatic relations and enhanced them into a successful partnership.

Introduction
20th-Century Relations between the U.S. and India
1. Historical Context and Early Interactions
2. Post-Cold War Realignments and Contemporary Objectives
Foreign Perceptions of U.S. Policy Goals and Strategies
1. Evolving Indian Perceptions and Shared Democratic Values
2. Mutual Concerns About Terrorism
3. Economic Opportunities
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[...] These correspond to the fact that the relationship is complex in its multiple nature where the strategic interests are similar. However, sometimes, economic and interpersonal problems are different. Appendix Image retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/india-u-s-relations-in-14-charts-and-graphics/ Image retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/india-u-s-relations-in-14-charts-and-graphics/ Works Cited Basrur, Rajesh, and Sumitha Narayanan Kutty. "Modi's India and Japan: nested strategic partnerships." International Politics (2021): 1-23. Brooks D. The Cold War With China Is Changing Everything. (2023).https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/opinion/cold-war-china-chips.html Goldstein, Avery. "U.S.-China Rivalry in the twenty-first century: Déjà vu and Cold War II." China International Strategy Review 2.1 (2020): 48-62. [...]

[...] From the sporadic and informal interactions infused with colonial tendencies to the policy-driven strategic alliances shaped by Cold War politics and nuclear diplomacy, bilateral relations are transformed into highly sophisticated and mutually rewarding. The transformation of neglecting strategy to being crucial denotes the rising tides of world politics and the adjusting nature of the U.S.-Indian bilateral relations. - Post-Cold War Realignments and Contemporary Objectives After the adventure of the Soviet Union collapse and the conclusion of the Cold War, the U.S. had a drastic shift in the geopolitical landscape, and so there was a reappraisal of U.S. foreign policy priorities, particularly India. [...]

[...] While the United States continues to utilize India's extensive and expanding markets, the latter has benefited from the advancement and influx of U.S. investment. The number of bilateral trade between the two nations has grown amazingly, and industries such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, and energy are among the sectors. Space cooperation has spread through technological transfers beyond mere trade to embrace space exploration, defence, as well as peaceful use of nuclear energy. Regional and Global Influences on Bilateral Goals The dynamic of the India relationship goes beyond its bilateralism context while considering essential roles played by other regional dynamics and international governmental organizations (IGOs) worldwide (Muraviev et al. [...]

[...] - Economic Opportunities India's economic liberalization in the 1990s and integration of the international market gave a new platform for U.S.-India economic transactions. The United States is one of India's largest and most significant markets, and economic interactions have reached beyond technology transfers, direct investments, and services and goods trade. The economic relations with various other states have enabled both nations to gain numerous jobs and innovations as by-products. Economic growth is vital to India's friendly view of U.S. foreign policy (Hall 116). The two countries look forward to maximizing their market capabilities and answering the technological question. [...]

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