Handle India wisely, why did American experts give this advice to its government?:

News India Live, Digital Desk: On the one hand, America describes India as its special strategic partner, on the other hand it also puts pressure on the same business and relations with Russia. Experts who have a close watch on Indo-US relations believe that this US pressure strategy is “not too sensible” and this does not benefit the relationship between the two countries

“Why is India being targeted only?”

Richard Roso, an expert at Washington’s well-known think tank ‘Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) (CSIS), says that the way the Trump administration is targeting India only in the recent weeks, it is very strange. A senior advisor of the White House recently said that “India needs to live with us, not with Russia.” According to Roso, such statements and efforts to isolate India are not good for relationships.

Story behind pressure strategy

There are some major reasons behind this resentment and pressure of America:

1. India’s friendship with Russia: The US wants India to reduce its friendship with Russia, especially in the field of defense and energy. America does not like India to buy oil from Russia.
2. Business issues: US President Trump believes that India adopts wrong policies in trade and imposes heavy tax on American goods. Regarding this, he also imposed heavy tariffs (import duty) on Indian goods.
3. Angle of China: America wants India to stand with it completely to prevent China’s growing influence

Then why is this strategy wrong?

Experts believe that putting pressure can deteriorate rather than becoming a matter. America is making a mistake in understanding that India is a big and independent country, which does not determine its foreign policy under pressure from anyone. Famous international affairs expert Professor John Meersaheimmer has even said the “very big mistake” of the Trump administration, he believes that such pressure can lead India to get away from America and get closer to Russia and China, which will be against its own strategic interests of America.

What is the attitude of India?

India has always emphasized the policy of strategic autonomy. This means that India relations with all countries according to its interests rather than standing in the court of any one country. India has made it clear that it will not break its old and reliable relationships with Russia at anyone’s behest. At the same time, India is in favor of finding a solution through dialogue on business issues, not to bow down to any threat.

Overall, experts believe that America has to understand that a strategy of pressure on big and strong democracy like India will not work. The relationship between the two countries can move forward only on mutual respect and shared interests, not on the terms of any one.