The Foreign Affairs Interview
Will India Take America’s Side Against China?
Sep 21, 2023
Ashley Tellis, observer and shaper of the U.S.-Indian relationship, discusses the need for Washington to understand Indian interests. He explores India's changing approach to China and the implications for India-US relations. The podcast also examines the Biden administration's stance on India and the limits and convergence in US-India collaboration on the China issue. It explores the evolution of the Quad and highlights the challenges and constraints in India's relationship with the United States.
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Quick takeaways
- India's rivalry with China is qualified and it seeks a world of multipolarity, which would diminish American power, diverging from the US desire for American primacy.
- India values defense cooperation for enhancing its capacity for independent military action rather than full interoperability for war-fighting synergies, and does not want to align too closely with the US in its confrontation with China.
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The Evolution of US-India Relationship
The US-India relationship has evolved over the years, starting from the difficulties faced after India's nuclear tests in 1998 and the subsequent sanctions by the Clinton administration. Efforts were made to set the relationship on a new course, but the focus shifted to Pakistan after the September 11 attacks. Despite challenges, progress was made, and the Bush administration aimed to build up Indian power to balance China's rise.
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