On the same line.

India and America have now forgotten all their previous disputes, sorrows etc. so as to mould a new relationship that is unprecedented. Obama Administration is immensely emphasizing on lucrative Asia in order to rebalance its position and set its feet in Asia and India has also commenced its “LOOK EAST” policy and as a sequel to the policies of both the nation, the two colossal powers have given their relationship a new direction resulting in the strengthening of both the nations as well as their bonding.

 

The new relationship between the two countries has transformed the way both countries take a look at Asia. India being an Asian country wants to establish itself as a gargantuan power and USA, observing the humongous growth being portrayed by the Asian countries, is very excited to rebalance in Asia and is exhibiting more proclivity than ever and more tendency than it has ever shown in any other region.

Obama administration has amplified its stance on Asian countries in USA economic and foreign policies.  US Programs, trades, markets are humongously showing interest in the Asian counties and are exhibiting huge shifts towards Asian region because of its recent rapid and huge economic growth.

USA Asian policies traditionally are with the technologically advanced  Japan (For industry market) and security challenge from China but now because of India’s becoming a huge democracy, America has now made its stance clear that it is an India partner too.

US and India started their East India dialogue in the year 2010 and their major issues at the time are upholding peace and prosperity in the East Asian region and mindboggling issue is that of China. They both have seen the groundbreaking progress of China and increments in its power with its robust presence in the East Asia but neither wants to put the ultimate power in Chinese hands. Chinese military expanding etc. are major issues of concern and security challenge for both the nations but still both don’t have much to worry and are comfortable with each other in the region are trying to sustain good relations with institutions like ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) regional forum.

Freedom of Navigation

Now India and USA have resorted to responding to the regional controversies affecting the strategic relationship with East Asia. For example in South China Sea.  China says that the in-toto South China Sea is pertinent to it only and the whole region will be only controlled by it. India and USA with ASEAN have chided this move upbraiding China’s stand on the sea and have allocated their full support for the freedom of navigation.

India’s half sea-borne trade originates as well as comes from South China Sea and if such a move is implemented by People’s Republic of China then it will amount to enormous loss to all the East Asian regions. Even ASEAN countries have also condemned China for the same. With freedom of navigation system relationship between USA, India and East Asia can ameliorate.

APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation)

The other thing is APEC. When it was started in the year 1989, India’s foreign policies were not strong and robust so APEC from making India its part but now India’s foreign policies are good and lavish as well as developed. India also gave application for enrolment but the application was caught in moratorium. Now the USA is only having the influential power to help India admit in the APEC because of its huge influence and can make India admit in the APEC easily.

 

Now India and US have the opportunity to help each other develop as well as set their foot in Asia to promote compatibility and the economy of both the countries.

 

Jai Hind, Jai Bharat

Jai Ma Bharti