India_USA_International_Relations_2025.pptx

India_USA_International_Relations_2025.pptx

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  India–USA International Relations •An overview of diplomatic, economic, defense, and cultural ties between India and the United States.
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  Historical Background • •Diplomatic relations established in 1947 • • Early years marked by Cold War alignment issues • • Improved ties after 1990s economic liberalization
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  Strategic Partnership • •India-US Strategic Partnership signed in 2004 • • Cooperation in defense, counterterrorism, and intelligence sharing • • Emphasis on Indo-Pacific stability
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  Economic Relations • •Bilateral trade exceeds $190 billion (2022) • • U.S. is one of India's largest trading partners • • Key sectors: IT, pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing
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  Defense Cooperation • •Major Defense Partner status (2016) • • Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) • • Joint military exercises: Malabar, Yudh Abhyas
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  Science and Technology •• Collaboration in space research (NASA–ISRO) • • Clean energy initiatives • • Research and development in AI, biotech, and cybersecurity
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  Education and People-to-People Ties •• Over 200,000 Indian students in U.S. universities • • Indian diaspora strengthens cultural and economic ties • • Exchange programs and academic collaborations
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  Geopolitical Dimensions • •Shared vision for free and open Indo-Pacific • • Countering China’s regional influence • • Cooperation in Quad (with Japan and Australia)
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  Challenges in Relations •• Trade disputes and tariff issues • • Visa and immigration policies • • Differences on climate commitments and global governance reforms
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  Future Prospects • •Strengthening defense and technology partnerships • • Expanding clean energy and climate cooperation • • Enhancing regional and global leadership roles together