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INDO-US MILITARY ALLIANCE

US Proposes, Delhi Weighs

AMERICA’S DEMANDS

Falling Back on India Asian Drama: The New US Concern What India Could Ask For What Exactly The United States Proposed Naval Protection for US ships in Indian Ocean Tactical command and control Communications (secure and non-secure) Engagement rules and use of force Weapons and use of force Legal liability issues

EXPECTATIONS FROM INDIA

US and Indian navies would operate very closely. US ships would get Indian naval protection from Gulf region to Straits of Malacca. Indian Navy could have a com-bat role if US ships are attacked by, say, sea pirates or terrorists. Operational command would be Indian.

IMPLICATIONS

India would be seen as a strategic partner with access to secret US military communications in Indian Ocean. Would enhance the profile of the Indian Navy in Asia. But India may have to bear legal liability of any military action it takes in this role.

AMERICA’S DEMANDS

Training facilities for American troops Use of these facilities by US marines Combined Indo-US sustainment training Range for live firing and air-land training Manoeuvre area for field training exercises Use of Indian military training facilities Joint military field and tactical exercises

EXPECTATIONS FROM INDIA

India would provide a military base and large areas for training purposes, particularly facilities for tri-service operations. This would expose US troops to India’s capabilities as some training areas will need to be shared. Could lead to political protests within India.

IMPLICATIONS

Training areas could be at naval bases in Karwar, near Goa. Or in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. US troops could participate in exercises in Rajasthan or along the Himalayas. Permits US to enhance its strategic reach within the region.

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