WHAT THE CHINA CRISIS COULD MEAN FOR INDO-US TIES
OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, India and the US have forged a close partnership based on their shared concerns about a rising China’s behaviour. So, it is not surprising that the recent China-India crisis has sparked debates about—and calls for—a greater Indian alignment with the US, especially considering the prevailing view in Washington of China as a strategic competitor. The impact on the partnership will depend on how the border crisis plays out, Washington’s responsiveness and China’s approach, and whether or not India can overcome the hesitations of history that have dogged its relationship with the US.
One of the most consistent elements of Indian foreign policy in recent years has been the strategic logic of managing China through a closer partnership with
