Narendra Modi's Consequential US Trip

BY: ATUL SINGH & GLENN CARLE Image Credit: theprobe.in

India, a vibrant democracy, once aligned with the Soviet Union, not a traditional US ally, with Nehru favoring Soviet socialism.

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India shifted to the US since 1991, now strategic partners with tech collaborations and trade resolutions. Promising future ahead.

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Biden and Modi's state visit signifies a real change in Indo-US relations, going beyond mere symbolism and goodwill.

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Tensions with China made the US view India as an ally, but India remains cautious due to its colonial past.

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Nehru led Non-Aligned Movement, avoiding US/Soviet dependence. US actions in Iran, support to Pakistan strained trust.

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2020s see India-US closeness, driven by shared fear of rising China, not just commonalities or Indian minority influence.

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China's rise and border tensions compel India and the US, as imperfect democracies, to unite against common threats.

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India, now young, vibrant, and assertive, won't shy away from great power conflict. It values the US as a key ally.

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