India and the United States (US) are realigning their respective foreign policies to prioritise stronger ties in counterterrorism cooperation. This brief examines the evolving US-India partnership in counterterrorism, seeking a nuanced understanding of plausible solutions to regional challenges. It is counterterrorism cooperation, however, that has been the linchpin of the relationship since 9/11 in the US and the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai. Addressing the lack of policy congruence is imperative to enhance India-US counterterrorism cooperation. Even as established consultative platforms have managed to function in a largely efficient manner, there are challenges in insulating counterterrorism cooperation from divergences in other issues.

Source: Indian Express October 07, 2024 06:18 UTC