The US-India relationship, historically based on shared democratic values and strategic alignment, has evolved considerably over the years. The progression from President Clinton’s diplomatic outreach in the 1990s to the strategic partnership declared under President Bush in 2005 has reflected the growing significance of this relationship. In the present geopolitical context, this association has gained critical importance, mainly due to the increasing influence of China and the resulting shifts in the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region.

Recent developments further underscore this dynamic. The two nations have shown an unprecedented commitment to strategic cooperation by signing a series of defense and technology agreements.