Strategies for an Uncertain World: Indian Perceptions and Responses

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Strategies for an Uncertain World: Indian Perceptions and Responses

17 Mar 2023

The longer the conflict dragged on, the clearer it became, specifically to Indian leaders, that Europe needed the United States to defend the continent. [...] The earlier European misgivings about the United States were put aside as Washington increasingly demonstrated that it was key to the defence of the European continent. [...] Indian leaders will thus continue to invest in improving the bilateral relationship given the United States’ demonstrated ability and will to come to Ukraine’s aid and commit to Europe’s defence. [...] Indian leaders also seek to build coalitions without the United States necessarily being party to them, such as the trilaterals with France and the United Arab Emirates, with Australia and Indonesia, and with Australia and France. [...] In addition to short- term considerations related to the ability to acquire weapons parts as well as cheaper energy supplies from Russia, Indian leaders fear the implications of a declining Russia pitted against the United States and its allies in Europe.

Authors

Janet Fung

Pages
4
Published in
Singapore