Given the prevailing strategic dynamics in Asia and notwithstanding the challenges currently confronting the United States in the region, to what extent is it probable that Washington will maintain sustained diplomatic and strategic pressure on India concerning its nuclear programme, the Kashmir dispute, and ballistic missile development, and what implications does this have for India–U.S. relations and regional security architecture?

Will Washington Sustain Pressure on India over Nukes, Kashmir, and Missiles? Probability, Modalities, and Implications Thesis Given the contemporary balance-of-power logic in Asia—defined above all by strategic competition with China—the United States is unlikely to sustain broad, coercive pressure on India over its nuclear program, Kashmir, or ballistic missile development. Instead, Washington will apply selective, … Continue reading Given the prevailing strategic dynamics in Asia and notwithstanding the challenges currently confronting the United States in the region, to what extent is it probable that Washington will maintain sustained diplomatic and strategic pressure on India concerning its nuclear programme, the Kashmir dispute, and ballistic missile development, and what implications does this have for India–U.S. relations and regional security architecture?

How have deteriorating India–China relations influenced the strategic deepening of India–US bilateral ties, and in what ways does this realignment reflect broader shifts in India’s foreign policy orientation, security calculus, and geopolitical engagement in the Indo-Pacific region?

India–China Rivalry and the Strategic Deepening of India–US Relations: Realignments in India's Foreign Policy and Indo-Pacific Strategy Introduction The trajectory of India’s foreign policy has undergone significant transformation in the 21st century, particularly in the context of deteriorating relations with China. The India–China strategic rivalry, marked by unresolved border disputes, growing asymmetries, and competing visions … Continue reading How have deteriorating India–China relations influenced the strategic deepening of India–US bilateral ties, and in what ways does this realignment reflect broader shifts in India’s foreign policy orientation, security calculus, and geopolitical engagement in the Indo-Pacific region?