Thread: India America Relations

America – India’s new found friend :Historically, relationship between India and America or the bilateral relation between the two countries has never been that merry or rosy. India traditionally has been friendly with the Soviet Unions. Even though India was one of the pioneering members of the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement), during the cold war it developed close proximity with the Soviet Unions. India followed a strict socialist policy and had developed a close military and strategic bond with the Soviets and in the process annoyed the USA and the relationship between India and US grew sour. It was in 1992, after the downfall of the soviet unions, India revamped its internal diplomatic strategy and in the process looked to develop closer ties with European countries in general and USA in particular. As a result of that, today India shares a close bond with USA in matters pertaining to society, economics and military. During the Bush administration and even during his predecessor, Bill Clinton, bilateral ties between two countries flourished and blossomed in full vigor primarily on common grounds relating to terrorism, energy security and environmental issues. Though, more often than not political analyst and foreign journalists argue that the honeymoon phase between India-America bilateral relations is beginning to show signs of slight downturn following BARACK OBAMA election as the president of USA, reason cited being that of the present US-governments inclination towards building a close tie with China. These reports have been vehemently dismissed by the governments of both the countries and things apparently look all happy and fine.

During the Clinton and Bush administration India enjoyed a good relation with the US, and got tremendous help in social and economic front. USA happens to be the largest investor and if the inflow of money (FDI) is anything to go by, then it has only increased from 1991 to 2004 from USD $11.4 millions to USD $344.5 millions, an increase in compound interest rate of nearly 58% annually.

Let's Discuss India-US Relations in this Forum

Indian-american relations are getting better with upcoming days. The Americans have played major role in strengthening Indian economy. many of the Indian students study in America for better job opportunities. There are many bilateral ties going around with India and America. With the last Nuclear deal being major deal with the two nations, the bond has strengthened.

India is a self-sufficient nation. with a little more care and caution, we can become self-reliant, and eventually emerge as the global power. its time we dont trust anyone, specially the current super powers who are known to be double-faced. it is important to have cordial relations with all, but not at the cost of leaking out secrets of national security concerns.

History has proved that the USA is not consistent and reliable. More dangerous is America's affinity to the Pakistanis. America's alliance with Pak has in fact been detrimental to India's concerns and National interests. This was always known and now Wikileaks has confirmed that America support Pakistan and consider pak a close friend. An enemy's friend cannot be our friend. This is the policy that USA follows too. Every Indian knows why america now turned to support India, because Indian Ecnomy is growing at a consistent rate and America joined us eying the profit and fruitfulness. But India Russia Relations hasn't been so , so as an Indian I feel India have a better friend in Russia than America.

presently the indo american relations are going well with a decent pace. but on the long run i dont think india should rely on america as it very tactical and strategic. it makes policies and allies according to its need and so india should not completely rely on its support and rather maintain friendly relations with other nations too,.

indo american relations have been going great so far.. though india seems to have other allies too.. like russia, it is concerned more about american counterpart as most of the indians have settled in that country. moreover the business ties have been improved over the time. america is being of good help to india..be it the nuclear energy supplies or the defence weaponry.

India America relations are peaceful and if we talk about trade relation then it is good as India and America are great trading partners. For the beginners, US is india’s hugest trading partner. India’s main exports to United States includes IT services, ITeS, diamonds and gems, chemicals, steel and iron products, tea, coffee, edible oils and machinery. India’s main imports from United states are aircraft, computer hardware, fertilizers, medical equipments and scrap metal.

The relation of india and America is going strong as both the countries stand and view point of many issues of the world are same like fight against terrorism and important export business. The america is a developed country and the most powerful country in the world. So the support of the two are equally important for the growth of the countries as well as maintaining relationship strong.

America is a big nation and is lending its help to India in various aspects. the relations between the two nations have been going good so far and there are improvements in the relations. many of indians prefer america to work and study. even america is allowing indians to work and study by opening options. america sees india as a potential consumer of its product and also as a place to start business at low rates and so the trade as well as diplomatic ties are pretty strong.

India and America are working to combat many social evils and disease together such as terrorism, HIV AIDS and many other things. The relations are improving day by day in terms of business and economy. The nuclear deals are also signed between the duo and they both want peace in the world as their main motive. India readily seeks foreign straight investment today with the US but the nation is very much eager to invest in America. This must be under scored by the technology exchange and technology transfer.