The recently released US National Security Strategy places special emphasis on India. It states that the US will continue to strengthen relations with India. The National Security Strategy also mentions the Indo-Pacific.
India In Indo-Pacific Security: The recently released US National Security Strategy 2025 places a significant emphasis on India. The US security strategy emphasizes increasing engagement with India, especially through the ‘Quad’. It describes New Delhi as a key partner in strengthening economic, security, and geopolitical ties in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. It states that the US will continue to enhance commercial (and other) ties with India to encourage New Delhi to contribute to Indo-Pacific security. The ‘Quad’ comprises India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
India will play an active role
The US Security Strategy document describes the Indo-Pacific region as the source of nearly half of the world’s GDP. It sees it as one of the key geopolitical and economic regions of the next century. The National Security Strategy states that the US expects India to play an active role in maintaining regional stability, especially in protecting open shipping lanes in the South China Sea from dominance by any single power.
America wants to work with India in these areas
In addition to trade and maritime security, the new strategy makes clear that the US also wants to work with India on technology, defense, and critical minerals. The strategy calls for collaboration not only with India but also with a network of allies and partners in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It also emphasizes building global supply-chain resilience.
India remains a central partner
Analysts say the US National Security Strategy represents a subtle shift from previous policy frameworks in which India remained a central partner. Instead of presenting India as a major defense partner, the focus is more on trade synergies and economic-security integration. The shift fundamentally reflects Washington’s current thinking. It’s clear that India is not a balancer in Asia, but a key partner in building global supply chains and tech networks.
India is being brought closer to America
This could also be seen as a move to bring India closer to the US fold. India’s importance in trade, technology, and the broader geopolitical landscape is evident. Washington recognizes the importance of India to its Indo-Pacific strategy and its efforts to build alliances that can prevent any single country from dominating key global regions.
