Accession Number:

AD1029962

Title:

The Future of U.S.-India Naval Relations

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Center for Naval Analyses Arlington United States

Personal Author(s):

• Samaranayake,Nilanthi
• Connell,Michael
• Limaye,Satu

Report Date:

2017-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

CNA conducted this study to determine how the United States can advance its naval and maritime relationship with India in the coming five to 10 years. U.S.-India defense relations, especially in the naval domain, have expanded in the past two decades and soared under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The study analyzes the key factors that have shaped the course of relations between the U.S. Navy USN and the Indian Navy and considers Indias possible future trajectories and how they may impact bilateral naval ties. CNA concludes that key factors affecting the evolution of the USN-Indian Navy relationship are mostly beyond the control of the two navies themselves. Despite the wider diplomatic and geopolitical circumstances, there are many overlapping areas of ongoing interest between the two navies that favor closer ties. Finally, drawing on an accompanying project paper, this study suggests viewing the increasing importance of the region west of India as a promising area of bilateral naval security cooperation.

Descriptors:

• NAVAL PERSONNEL
• MILITARY FORCES (UNITED STATES)
• MIILTARY FORCES (FOREIGN)
• FLEETS (SHIPS)
• INDIA
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• MARITIME SECURITY
• COOPERATION
• naval operations

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE