“A Biden administration will be mostly positive for India,” said Rick Rossow from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies think tank.
“I expect most positive areas of cooperation — notably defence — to be maintained,” he said.
Rossow said there are two key issues that could really define the US-India ties.
“First, how will the Biden administration handle potential sanctions on India over Russian defence purchases? And second, if the US is louder in raising concerns about social issues in India, will it create a wedge?” Rossow said.
He also opined that under Biden administration, India will face less pressure over ties with Iran and renewable energy cooperation will be highlighted. However, he said, that trade tensions between the…