An Obama administration committed to multilateralism might be better for the world. But it is wrong to equate India’s interests with those of the world. This article argues that Republican presidents have always been more beneficial for India, given their commitment to trade, immigration, and openness to reshaping the world order to accommodate rising powers – such as India.
Getting the world to act on climate change is in India’s interests, yet the country has avoided action of its own. This can be explained by the realities of international negotiation. But amid mounting pressure for a global policy framework, what are the steps India should move the agenda in its favor?
Much has been made of the recent US-Indian Civilian Nuclear deal. On the American side, there were major concerns about how the agreement would undermine the nuclear non-proliferation regime, while contributing to India’s nuclear arsenal. American misgivings notwithstanding, the deal has been backed by both Congress & Senate panels, and now awaits a full vote.
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