Discuss irritants in Indo-USA relations. Also throw light on significance of this relationship in current context

Approach:

Introduction:

Show rising Indo-USA relation in bilateral (trade, defence) and global context. However, different irritants are a continuous threat for this relationship.

Body:

1. Discuss irritants from point of view of the both countries. For ex-

USA’s perspective

• India’s Russia and Iran relationship
• Trade restrictions (From National solar mission to Atma Nirbhar Bharat)
• Trade deficit

India’s perspective

• USA’s role in Afghanistan and changing stance
• CAATSA
• Trade barriers and India out of GSP
• Transfer of technology

2. Why in current context relationship is essential:

• Bilateral: Economic relationship in wake of rising slowdown, protectionism (India needs technology and Fund, USA need market)
• Geo-political concern: China, Indo-pacific
• Global: Climate change, Terrorism, UNSC reforms etc.
• Security in neighbourhood (Both invested in Afghanistan)

Suggest a framework for cooperation going ahead building on 2+2 dialogue, QUAD, Reform in UNSC etc.

Conclusion:

How Indo-USA relation in 21^st century can shape the world order particularly Indo-Pacific with win-win situation for both.