With the world’s politics changing all the time, India’s foreign policy choices are being closely watched. An industrialist named Harsh Goenka recently wrote on X (formerly Twitter) seven strong reasons why India can’t ignore its relationship with the US. His appointment comes at a time when trade wars, security problems, and the rise of multipolarity are putting global relationships to the test.
1. The only ultimate power
The United States is still the only leader in the world, even though China and Russia are trying to change that. America is still very important to the way the world works because it has the biggest economy, the best military, and the most powerful position in the world. India cannot ignore this fact.
2. Indian trade ties are strong
India’s biggest trade partner is now the United States, not China. With the U.S., India has a trade surplus of almost $40 billion, but with China, it has a trade gap of $100 billion. In terms of trade and balance sheets, this economic situation makes the U.S. a much better partner.
3. Strategic Advantages Not Just Economic
India has unmatched strategic benefits from its partnership with the United States. These benefits include working together on defense issues and sharing technology, as well as creating innovation hubs and promoting democratic principles. This alignment is strengthened by the fact that they are still working together on things like hacking, space, and making semiconductors.
4. U.S. support in crises in the past
History shows how important America was to India during its most difficult times. Support from the United States has often tipped the scales in India’s favor, from food aid during droughts to help in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and the Kargil war.
5. Dependability Is Important
It’s not possible to see Russia or China as long-term, trusted partners. Russia has been a military ally in the past, but it is becoming more and more dependent on China. At the same time, Beijing is still India’s biggest strategic enemy. The U.S., on the other hand, offers security and trust in a long-term relationship.
6. Growth, safety, and standing in the world
Building stronger bonds with the U.S. isn’t just about diplomacy; it’s also about protecting India’s growth, making the country safer, and ensuring its place as a world power in the 21st century.
7. China and Russia don’t have a good alternative
Russia has been a stable defense partner, but as it becomes more dependent on China, it will be less able to be a reliable long-term partner. China, on the other hand, is still India’s biggest strategic enemy. The U.S., on the other hand, offers stability and security.
