Andrew Latham
The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, D.C., marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-India relations, signaling a trajectory toward deeper geopolitical alignment and enhanced economic collaboration. While India maintains its policy of strategic autonomy, often termed “multi-alignment,” the convergence of interests between the world’s oldest and largest democracies is becoming increasingly pronounced. This evolving relationship reflects both the structural changes in the international order and the political calculations of a second Trump presidency.
India and America: A Sort of Alliance?
The global order is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting from unipolarity – or U.S. hegemony – toward a multipolar system where regional powers such as India play increasingly independent roles. In this evolving landscape, New Delhi’s strategic importance to Washington has grown exponentially. The Biden administration sought to deepen ties with India as part of its Indo-Pacific strategy, and under President Donald Trump’s second term, this trend appears poised to accelerate. Trump’s “sovereigntist” vision of foreign policy, as outlined in his recent New York Times article, prioritizes transactional partnerships that enhance U.S. strategic flexibility rather than rigid alliances based on ideological commitments. India’s pragmatic approach to international relations aligns well with this philosophy.
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