The last two weeks in the calendar of Indo-US relations are a good measure of the positives and negatives in bilateral relations, one holding the promise of more and the other providing the sour notes.
What’s on display is a clear attempt by New Delhi to build where possible, ignore the intractable and plough new fields where available. Indian activism with America is noticeable.
Washington in turn has shown eagerness, especially on deepening the defence relationship with New Delhi. But on the political and economic front, there are clear differences, which are unlikely to disappear anytime soon. The American DNA on certain issues, especially Pakistan, ensures the two sides will remain apart, earnest assurances from Washington notwithstanding.
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