India and the U.S. are ready to be more than just friends

Democratic alliance would be more effective with outreach to Global South

Karan Mehrishi

June 19, 2023 17:00 JST

U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2022 G20 summit in Bali: For Washington, India can be a gateway to reengage with the Global South. (Handout via Reuters)

Karan Mehrishi is the author of "The India Collective: What India is Really All About" and the forthcoming "The Making of Monetary Policy in India: Imagining the Future."

The relationship between the U.S. and India will be showcased this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Washington for a state visit.