Fresh SSB batches start around the 1st & 15th of every month.
"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.” ― Henry Kissinger, Political scientist and former United States Secretary of State
"The international relations between the largest democracy and the oldest democracy."
📜 History
- Diplomatic ties established in 1946, even before India’s independence.
- Early years marked by mutual wariness: India’s non-alignment vs. US alliance with Pakistan.
- 1971 Indo-Pak War: US supported Pakistan, India leaned toward the USSR.
- 1974 nuclear test: led to US sanctions.
- Post-Cold War & India’s 1990s liberalization: relations improved.
- 2005 Civil Nuclear Agreement: landmark shift, opening doors for strategic cooperation.
🌍 Present Situation (2024–2025)
India–US ties are now at an unprecedented strategic level, built on shared democratic values and Indo-Pacific interests.
- U.S.-India COMPACT (2025): focuses on defense, trade, technology, and space.
🔑 Key Recent Developments
- Defense & Security: India as “Major Defense Partner”; joint exercises, tech transfers, intelligence sharing.
- Economic Ties: “Mission 500” aims for $500B trade by 2030.
- Technology & Space: NASA–ISRO astronaut mission; NISAR satellite for Earth mapping.
- People-to-People: Strong Indian diaspora in the US.
- Multilateral Engagement: Active in Quad, G20, tackling climate change & terrorism.
⚠️ Challenges
- Strategic Autonomy: India’s independent stance on Russia, Iran.
- Trade Imbalances: US concerns on market access & IP rights.
- Bureaucratic Hurdles: Delays in defense/tech cooperation.
- Geopolitical Divergences: Afghanistan, China, Middle East.
- Human Rights Concerns: US criticism at times causes friction.
🚀 Way Forward
- Expand defense cooperation: joint R&D, interoperability.
- Boost trade & investment: comprehensive agreements, AI & green energy.
- Strengthen multilateral engagement: climate, health, cyber security.
- Enhance people-to-people ties: student exchanges, visas, research.
- Address differences via dialogue & respect.
✅ Conclusion
India–US relations have transformed from suspicion to strategic partnership. Despite challenges, the trajectory is positive. Together, the world’s largest and oldest democracies are poised to shape the 21st-century global order through cooperation in security, trade, technology, and governance.
