Within US policy circles, India is always seen as the least reliable and committed member of Quad. Recent events have raised questions about India's capacity and commitment to counter China. India has failed to rise on multiple occasions. Her inability to contain Pakistan, muted response to Chinese aggression and lack of commitment and hesitation during Afghan war have given credibility to this idea.
Another issue is the direct involvement of India's ruling party and its associates in US politics, Democrat's have historically considered Indian diaspora as their voters, rise of fundamentalist Hindu parties in India, their open support of Trump, RSS related republican office seekers have pushed President Biden to reevaluate this relationship.
Signs of cracks have started to appear, starting with no Indian representation during the Afghan peace talks, followed by rejection of Free Trade Agreement.
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Another issue is the direct involvement of India's ruling party and its associates in US politics, Democrat's have historically considered Indian diaspora as their voters, rise of fundamentalist Hindu parties in India, their open support of Trump, RSS related republican office seekers have pushed President Biden to reevaluate this relationship.
Signs of cracks have started to appear, starting with no Indian representation during the Afghan peace talks, followed by rejection of Free Trade Agreement.
Absence from Afghan peace talks has hurt India. It’s time now to engage with Taliban
Just like the Ashraf Ghani regime, India has largely remained on the sidelines of theUS-Taliban peace negotiations. New Delhi can’t afford to anymore.
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