At first glance, the time seems ripe for closer bilateral relations between the United States and India. Both countries are interested in combating Islamist terrorism; both are worried about Pakistan's inability (or even unwillingness) to root out terrorist groups within its borders; and both are concerned about the rise of a bellicose, expansionist China. As Arthur Herman and Husain Haqqani have argued, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognizes the advantages of a strategic partnership, and "it's time for the U.S. to step up and assume the role of partner and guide." Despite these positive prospects, problems lurk not so far beneath the surface ...
Comments
Post a Comment