INDO-US NEXUS TO COUNTER CHINA: AN ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Keywords:
India–U.S Relations, Strategic Partnership, Indo-Pacific, Defense Cooperation, Economic Engagement, Political Diplomacy, China Containment, Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), Military Modernization, Foreign Policy Strategy.Abstract
India’s strategy of leveraging Indo-U.S. ties to pursue overlapping political, economic, and military goals is emblematic of its broader drive for strategic autonomy within a multipolar world. Politically, Washington’s quiet but decisive diplomatic backing bolsters India’s global stature, helps legitimize its sought-after status as a permanent Security Council member, and affords New Delhi breathing space to manage constraints posed by Pakistan and hedge against Beijing’s aggressive expansion. Economically, the United States is a contiguous pillar of trade, intellectual capital, and financial flows, lending vital momentum to New Delhi’s “Make in India” campaign and the ambition of a $5-trillion economy. Lastly, the Indo-U.S. military nexus hinges on a mosaic of foundational accords, joint exercises, transfer of cutting-edge technology, and alignment of Indo-Pacific strategies measures that deepen interoperability and curate India’s role as a net security provider. Collectively, these vectors not only amplify India’s aggregate power but also undergird its agency, turning Indo-U.S. collaboration into a purposeful ballast for a stable regional architecture and a resolutely balanced Indo-Pacific commons.
