The U.S. is aware that India is attempting to use it to counterbalance China's influence in the region.
For the U.S. to turn sanctimonious about 'extra-territorial killings' ... is to reek of the same 'double standards.'
India is at a crossroads so far as redefining its relationships and balancing its strategic neutrality against its geo-economic interests.
The U.S. is readying itself for its next war – against mighty China – and wants to rope India into it.
India, until recently considered a developing nation, is a rising economic power where Western leaders rush to sign trade deals.
It’s natural, therefore, that a lot of focus during this visit is on health-related bilateral engagement.
It illustrates a new synergy and commitment to deepen the strategic partnership — at the bilateral, regional and global levels.
New Delhi and Washington will not become real allies, because India will not give up its strategic autonomy.
A foreign policy veteran despite his relatively young age, he has held key positions over three decades.
The Trump administration will not have been displeased with the timing of the trip, given the multimillion-strong Indian-American voter base in the U.S.
However, developing deep ties with the current U.S. is tantamount to playing with fire - it comes at a price for New Delhi.