India Emerges as Critical Partner in Trump's New National Security Strategy: Deepening Economic and Defense Ties

Dec 06, 2025 02:05 am CST

The Trump Administration's new National Security Strategy positions India as a vital strategic partner, emphasizing enhanced cooperation across economic, technological, and defense sectors. The strategy highlights the Indo-Pacific region's economic significance and encourages India's active role in regional security through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue with Australia, Japan, and the US, signaling a pragmatic approach to international partnerships based on shared interests rather than ideological alignment.