Washington has staked a substantial amount of money on the Indo-Pacific. From George W. Bush to the present US president, it has always trusted India as a crucial geostrategic ally in its geopolitical conflict with China. India has long been viewed by the USA as a crucial ally in its struggle with South Asia’s emerging strength.

The administration of Joe Biden has advanced this connection. The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the USA has opened up new opportunities for defence cooperation and access to cutting-edge technology; for this purpose, a new grouping known as the Quad is made up of India, Japan, Australia, and the USA for regional policy.

However, according to experts from all over the world, India today lacks both the internal and foreign military capabilities necessary to protect its security interests. But the majority of people think that the current relationships between the two countries are meant to restrain Chinese hegemonic influence in the area.

Some observers contend that Washington needs to reevaluate its expectations of India because of its fear of China and the fact that it will never be a trustworthy ally of the United States. India will never side with the United States in a conflict with China.

Imagine India taking action against China as a result of the USA’s hegemonic dominance. It will therefore expose itself to security risks and come under threat from other regional states. India has not responded to the USA’s request for it to denounce Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine. India is aware that if it criticises Moscow for its actions in Ukraine, it will lose ground in the current multipolar contest in this area. In its strategic alliance with Russia, India has always misled the United States. India has always collaborated with all of the great nations for practical gains and has no regard for the shared threat posed by other powers, such as China.

According to US strategists, a collaboration between the two largest democracies cannot aid each one of them, but it does demonstrate to the rest of the world that they are countries with shared interests. However, both have come together to confront China in this area. Every time US leaders visit India, they extol the virtues of Indian politics. They’ve always been questionable tactics. Analysts of public policy in the other states concur that the two states’ cooperation is grounded on common ideals. Even after taking office as India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi has internally undermined India’s democracy in the view of the outside world. Even though India has been held responsible for the rise in violence against its Muslim minorities, Modi continues to present himself as the region’s peace ambassador.

Fewer academics in India, meanwhile, think that the two countries’ current relationship is centred on China since Beijing has warned Washington against acting in a dishonest manner with China, which has hurt Chinese commerce with Western nations. New Delhi has been approached by Washington so Beijing may display its strength. India is a more significant Asian power in Washington’s eyes. It can compete with China along its land border. India still views the United States as the world’s

India may benefit from the world’s strongest democracy and cutting-edge technology through investment and education. However, India’s tight relations to Moscow on the other hand, could jeopardise their arms contract. However, many academics think that India is more willing than ever to purchase weapons from the West rather than from Moscow.

The important figures in India’s elite were of the opinion that the United States was not a trustworthy ally for India during the Cold War since it did not have any long-term enemies and allies. Pakistan will be useful in the future. The USA overlooked India while supporting Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. Finally calling Pakistan’s bluff, the Trump Administration cut off all military assistance. When India approaches Pakistan in the future, the USA can deal with it in a similar manner. The Biden Administration has suggested a limited strategic alliance with Pakistan since the withdrawal from Afghanistan; nonetheless, few Washington policymakers assign Pakistan greater weight than India.

India fears China despite wanting to maintain its dominance in the neighbourhood, which other states in the region are unable to oppose. Beijing is a source of contention for both the USA and India, and neither of them tolerates the intervention of a third country that can threaten their dominance. 2019 saw a few brief, violent battles between China and India; ever since, India has been alarmed by Chinese advances along its northern border.

India has concerns that close connections between China and Pakistan may further increase the hazards to its security. China and Pakistan periodically exchange military and intelligence information. According to policy analysts, the US wants to see India as a liberal democracy in the first place, but it also has two other interests in the relationship with India. The second is to strengthen India’s position in Asia’s multipolar order, and the third is to help India succeed in broadened economic connections.

However, according to experts from all over the world, India today lacks both the internal and foreign military capabilities necessary to protect its security interests. However, the majority of people think that the current ties between the two nations are meant to restrain Chinese hegemony in the area.