The rivalry between the U.S. and China is playing out in India, where President Donald Trump will be wrapping up his state visit to the South Asian country in an election year.
"Indo-Pacific"
rather than "Asia Pacific" as it seeks to balance the rising power of China in the region. The Indo-Pacific strategy would place India at the center of the playbook. "China — at least on the defense and security relationship — is the tie that binds us together," said Rossow. Although Washington has been trying to engage India for sometime regarding closer security ties, New Delhi has been slow to respond till recently, said Rossow, pointing out that China is "playing a more active role across South Asia and the India Ocean region." The Chinese navy has also been an active operator in the Indian Ocean region, and has sent submarines to the region, he added.
The underlying reasons for the security partnership between the U.S. and India are beginning to appear more complementary now, said Rossow.Like many countries, India is finding itself caught between the world's two largest economies.
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