India-US Relations

An evaluation of the non-negotiable elements of the CISMOA Boilerplate agreement does not show any element that will have any unavoidable security risks for India.

• G. Balachandran
• September 14, 2018
• IDSA Comments

India appears to be failing to consider the geopolitical and foreign policy fallouts from signing the so-called foundational military pacts with the United States.

• P. Stobdan
• June 25, 2018
• IDSA Comments

Mutual and shared interests between India and the US must form the basis of an enduring solution to the quandary presented by the provisions of the Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act.

• Amit Cowshish
• June 14, 2018
• IDSA Comments

The foreign policy establishment can justifiably feel upbeat with the results of the Modi-Trump meeting, which have been most gratifying especially given the uncertainties in the run-up to the visit.

• Ashok Sajjanhar
• June 30, 2017
• IDSA Comments

No new initiative likely on strategic cooperation front, and complaints on H1B visa issue unlikely to fall on receptive ears since available data does not support the current Indian urban myth.

• G. Balachandran
• June 22, 2017
• IDSA Comments

The main objective would be for Modi and Trump to come on the same page on key issues such as terrorism, UN reforms, South China Sea and the future of climate change.

• Ashok Sajjanhar
• June 21, 2017
• IDSA Comments

While the intent exists to forge a strong partnership on cyberspace issues, there is much groundwork to be done to actually build trust and move forward together.

• Sanjeev Gupta
• June 14, 2016
• IDSA Comments

While the China-US Cyber agreement is an attempt at conflict management or risk mitigation, the India-US Cyber agreement is a joint quest for security driven by a common threat perception, democratic values and growing dependence.

• Munish Sharma
• June 09, 2016
• IDSA Comments

New Delhi is aware of Washington’s keenness to marshal India as the power that can tilt the strategic balance in Asia.

• Sarosh Bana
• May 31, 2016
• IDSA Comments

There are no laid down procedures for procurement of technology per se. Existing procedures relate to procurement of equipment, weapons systems, platforms and other tangible capabilities.

• Amit Cowshish
• October 13, 2015
• IDSA Comments