ROLE OF INDIA-US RELATIONS IN INDIA'S RISE AS A GLOBAL POWER
Lt Gen Philip Campose (Retd), Dr Preeti Garg
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology, NAAC ‘A’ Grade Accredited Deemed to be university, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract
India, a prominent power in the Global South, seeks regional and global influence in a future multi-polar world. It has maintained a neutral stance during Cold War rivalries while bolstering its economic and military capabilities, positioning itself as a "swing state" capable of shifting the global balance of power. For the United States, relations with India are crucial for countering the growing China challenge, accessing India’s expanding markets, and benefiting from its skilled workforce, particularly in IT and healthcare. Shared democratic values further strengthen this partnership. India, in turn, relies on the US for technological advancements, economic opportunities, and support in dealing with regional adversaries like China and Pakistan. The US-India relationship is pivotal for both countries’ ambitions: the US seeks to retain its global supremacy, while India strives to become a major global power and a developed nation. However, tensions occasionally arise, particularly when India aligns with other Global South nations like BRICS, which challenges US hegemony. Thus, India’s management of its relationship with the US will play a critical role in determining its future status and influence in global affairs.
Keywords: India, United States, Global South, BRICS, Global Power
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International Journal of Southern Economic Light (JSEL)
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Published on : 2025-01-26
Vol | : | 13 |
Issue | : | 1 |
Month | : | January |
Year | : | 2025 |