Indian Resistance to an Anti-China Coalition of the Willing

Ashley J Tellis explains in Foreign Policy why India won't align with the US against China, given current dynamics.

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Biden defines world order as autocracy versus democracy, emphasizing liberty, opportunity, and justice thriving in democracy.

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Indian democracy aligning with the US against China is not guaranteed due to historical conflicts and military interoperability.

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Interoperability of technology is crucial in modern warfare, regardless of shared ideology or military goals. Compatibility is key.

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Biden expects democracy to lead to ideological interoperability, but ideology alone doesn't win wars, goals matter.

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India resists operational integration with the US, prioritizing political autonomy and multipolar world dynamics.

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US and China seek to stabilize relations, with emphasis on resolving Taiwan issue and upholding the "one China" principle.

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Burns's remark shows India's uncertain alignment with the US on military matters, suggesting a shift in the US-China rivalry narrative.

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