2+2 DIALOGUE: STRONG REINFORCEMENT OF INDIA - US RELATIONS
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2+2 DIALOGUE: STRONG REINFORCEMENT OF INDIA - US RELATIONS
The 2+2 dialogue between US and Indian Defence and Foreign Secretaries are seen as a strong reinforce-ment of the bilateral relationship and an unambiguous signal of renewal and continuity a week before the US Presidential elections. Five pacts we're signed, the most important being BECA, or Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. The study presents the significance of BECA that clears the way for access to military technology. With focus on Indo-Pacific, Quad and Malabar, the study examines hurdles in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy; the possible pitfalls under Biden; a word of caution over BECA etc
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