Trump Admin Elevates India's Indo-Pacific Role

• Trump Administration's National Security Strategy positions India as a critical partner in the Indo-Pacific.
• Strategy aims to deepen cooperation with India in economic, technological, and defence sectors.
• Calls for improved commercial relations and India's contribution to Indo-Pacific security through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
• Emphasizes technology cooperation, particularly in AI, quantum computing, and defence technologies.
• The strategy focuses on "pragmatic" engagement based on shared interests, rejecting calls for democratic or social change in partner nations.

Why It Matters: India's pivotal role in US strategy shapes Indo-Pacific security and economic future.