India-US relations

Who 'surrendered’ to the US? That's the wrong question

May 02, 2026 10:50 am

In the current climate of uncertainty, India maintained a principled and well-thought-out 'strategic restraint'. The Opposition should appreciate that and come out of its 'surrender' politics

Remembering Dennis Kux, doyen of US-India relations

April 28, 2026 5:07 pm

‘Estranged Democracies’ was the first comprehensive volume that provided an objective American account of how the complex bilateral relationship

There is a new logic to India-US ties. Delhi must adapt quickly

March 27, 2026 4:59 pm

That involves moving beyond older conceptual frameworks, negotiating from a position of clarity, and ensuring that external partnerships reinforce long-term national strength

Indian delegation to visit US next week; exports to US in Jan falls 22%

February 16, 2026 10:54 pm

The visit assumes significance as the US has rolled back the additional 25% tariffs imposed on India over its purchase of Russian oil, but is yet to lower the reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18% that are still hurting exports.

India-US deal strengthens India’s AI future, but there are trade-offs

February 16, 2026 12:34 pm

If environmental costs and community displacement remain externalised, AI infrastructure could replicate earlier development models where economic gains were national but ecological and social burdens remained local

Up in arms against India-US deal, farmer bodies flag agri concerns, seek fine print

February 05, 2026 10:47 am

SKM and other farm outfits have called for nationwide protests, alleging that the deal will “destroy Indian farmers by flooding the market with American agricultural produce”

Howard Lutnick’s comments are frivolous. India's restraint stands out as other nations wilt under US power

January 11, 2026 11:22 am

Lutnick’s remarks have produced a double jeopardy. On the one hand, they suggest that the train may have already left the station on an India-US trade deal; on the other, they attempt to assign the blame for this outcome squarely to India. Such rhetoric risks undermining the strategic trust that has been carefully built over the past two decades

US’s new national security strategy spells out a new world disorder. It should make India reconsider its Pakistan policy

December 30, 2025 4:23 pm

Trump’s evolving worldview marks a seismic shift in South Asia’s balance of power. A less focused and more distracted America would dilute the pressure on South Asia regarding nuclear proliferation and crisis control. In such circumstances, it would become increasingly difficult to punish Pakistan

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain

December 13, 2025 3:54 am

The US government said that Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative to build a "secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain".

'Never been stronger': India, US have signed 10-year defence pact in Kuala Lumpur, says Pete Hegseth

October 31, 2025 2:36 pm

The pact was signed at a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth.

Interview With Shiv Shankar Menon

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm