United States‐Indian defense cooperation

Abstract

This article examines the changing nature of U.S.‐Indian defense relations during the past decade. Specifically, it covers the motivations, manner, and manifestations of the qualitative and quantitative expansion of military cooperation. Particular attention is paid to the policy and perceptual changes that facilitated defense cooperation and the mechanisms developed to implement the mutually agreed upon goal. Finally, the potential remaining obstacles to close U.S.‐Indian defense ties are noted.