Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US from June 21-24 shows that given the challenge of China in the Indo-Pacific, the US views India as a valuable geo-strategic partner.
The visit could deepen India-US collaboration in the Indo-Pacific by outlining the emerging contours of a sturdier structure of cooperation.
While the US may still be unhappy with India’s relations with Russia, the visit will also show whether pragmatism continues to prevail over India’s refusal to condemn the war in Ukraine and side-stepping sanctions by continuing to import Russian oil.
The Biden administration, however, seems to have bipartisan support for balancing the criticism of India’s record on human rights and the treatment of minorities with the shared geo-strategic interests. This is reflected in inviting the Indian prime minister to address a joint session of the US Congress.
However, it remains to be seen whether during this high profile visit, the US would manage to nudge India towards a clearer position on the Ukraine War and on taking on China.
To explore the likely outcomes of the Modi-Biden Summit, 360info has put together a series of special reports on what to expect from the Summit and the strengthening of the India-US partnership.
Perspectives
How will Modi play his hand with Biden? Atul Mishra, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Modi’s visit to Washington could answer some of the big questions around the India-US relationship.
Why Delhi and Washington need each other Collins Chong Yew Keat, Universiti Malaya If it wants to counter China in the region, India will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.
US has a golden chance to bet big on India's China policy Jabin T. Jacob, Shiv Nadar University India feels it has a strong case to be the natural leader of the Indo-Pacific. Whether the Americans agree may shape the future of their partnership.
Cheap Russian oil fuels India’s response to Ukraine war Biswajit Dhar, Council of Social Development The West expected India to turn its back on Russia, but a look at the numbers shows that expectation never seemed realistic or likely.
Closer ties will meet Quad goals Srikanth Kondapalli, Jawaharlal Nehru University India and the US have developed closer ties through the resurrected Quad alliance, but Modi's White House visit could bring the countries even nearer.
Tech, money and votes on the line during talks Amitabh Mattoo, Jawaharlal Nehru University Modi's trip to the White House may be the most important visit from an Indian leader since 2008 as Delhi weighs a deeper relationship with Washington. Video: 'Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China' C. Raja Mohan from the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore breaks down India's position between the West, Russia and China.
