In its geopolitical struggle with China, the thinking goes, the United States can rely on India as a key partner. Longtime U.S. policymaker and India analyst Ashley Tellis disagrees: He argues that New Delhi is likely to do only what serves its interests, and that Washington should beware. Is he right? Tellis debates FP Live host Ravi Agrawal. 

Suggested reading:

Ashley Tellis: America’s Bad Bet on India

C. Raja Mohan: For Biden and Modi, Interests Prevail Over Ideology

Rishi Iyengar: Why India and the U.S. Are Closer Than Ever

Sushant Singh: Modi Can’t Look Away From Manipur

Ramachandra Guha: The Cult of Modi

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