Strategic mirage: why America's India bet may not pay off

• Main Author: Singh Gill, Prem
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies; International political economy
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182886
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Although Modi’s visit to Washington early in Trump’s second term highlights the importance of US-India strategic ties, the relationship faces inherent limitations. Despite their shared concerns, India’s deep economic links with China and commitment to strategic autonomy, among other issues, cast doubts about its reliability as a US partner in potential China-related conflicts.