U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue
Abstract
Objective: The risk of nuclear war in South Asia is among the highest in the world. India
perceives its security to be undercut by U.S. support to Pakistan, lack of official
recognition of India’s nuclear status, and acceptance of Chinese hegemony in the
Indian Ocean. Although vast improvements have been made in the U.S.-Indian
relationship since the Cold War, the areas of shared interests and values are not
enough to minimize the nuclear and conventional dangers in the new environment.
Recent changes to the Indian government, however, provide new opportunities for
engagement and the potential for an improved U.S.-Indian relationship
Description
Performer: Naval Postgraduate School
Project Lead: S. Paul Kapur
Project Cost: $205,000
FY15-16
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