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THE PROXIMATE CAUSES FOR THE NEW INDO-US RELATIONSHIP

By Mr. Anurag Sinha

India’s relations with the USA have undergone paradigmatic changes in the face of developments in the post-Cold War world. In fact, India’s recent positions on American foreign policy have been drastically different from previous years. Operation Desert Storm in 1991 found a staunch criticism in Indian political circles. However, the US’ engagements in Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 have been met with a more calm and reposed demeanour. Further, New Delhi was entertaining the prospect of becoming a military partner in Afghanistan, but geographical proximity landed that distinction to Pakistan. Detailed Paper