India's Strategic Intentions

India's recent diplomatic visit to the U.S. marked an unprecedented effort to strengthen ties early in a new administration. The visit focused on avoiding potential conflicts and laying foundations for future progress in U.S.-India relations, highlighting the importance of the Quad grouping involving Australia, Japan, India, and the U.S. From India's perspective, this meant addressing strategic interests while ensuring there were no flare-ups that could jeopardize relations. Concurrently, President Trump aimed to reaffirm his bond with Prime Minister Modi and secure trade concessions, particularly in light of his view on India's tariff policies.