Iran War Puts India in Tricky Position |
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Two recent developments—one in New Delhi and another off the coast of Sri Lanka—could have important consequences for the future of U.S.-India relations as President Donald Trump wages war in Iran.
On March 5, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke at the annual Raisina Dialogue, an Indian government-supported conference that brings together policymakers, journalists, and analysts to discuss global issues. Landau reiterated the Trump administration’s commitment to pursuing a collaborative relationship with India while adhering to an “America First” agenda.
Two recent developments—one in New Delhi and another off the coast of Sri Lanka—could have important consequences for the future of U.S.-India relations as President Donald Trump wages war in Iran.
On March 5, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke at the annual Raisina Dialogue, an Indian government-supported conference that brings together policymakers, journalists, and analysts to discuss global issues. Landau reiterated the Trump administration’s commitment to pursuing a collaborative relationship with India while adhering to an “America First” agenda.
However, Landau made a point to add that the administration would not help to boost India’s material capabilities: “India should understand that we are not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago in terms of saying, we are going to let you develop all these markets, and then, the next thing we know, you are beating us in a lot of commercial things,” he said.
The Raisina Dialogue opened in New Delhi just days after the war in Iran had begun, raising the stakes of the debates........