Discuss irritants in Indo-USA relations. Also throw light on significance of this relationship in current context
- January 6, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPS Topics
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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:
- 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
- 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 21st century can shape the world order particularly Indo-Pacific with win-win situation for both.