Indo-US Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Rhetoric Versus Substance

The identity politics of India–US nuclear engagement: problematising India as part of the Anglosphere

“…In India-US relations were considered weak prior to 2005, but have become far closer since the nuclear deal discussed here (Balachandran, 2007;D'Souza, 2008). Mohan…”

Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Context of the Indo-US Strategic Partnership: An Appraisal

“…Given their different priorities, Washington perceived Pakistan's role in Kashmiri militancy through the lens of the India-Pakistan conflict. In America's eye, India's terrorism problem was 'regional' and as a consequence did not have global implications that required close cooperation (D'Souza 2008(D'Souza , 1067(D'Souza -1084. For the US, the main aim is to prevent attacks on the homeland and/or US interests in other parts of the world.…”

“…India's support to the US effort to fight against WMD is conditioned by its demographic constraint, domestic politics and its good relationship with the Middle Eastern countries such as Iran, Iraq and Persian Gulf nations, which are also its main source of petroleum products. India is home to the second-largest Muslim population in the world and it is concerned that joining the US-led coalition may push its Muslim population towards extremism (D'Souza 2008(D'Souza , 1067(D'Souza -1084. India thus did not join the US-led War on Iraq and did not send any troops.…”

“…Debate over the use of counterterrorism measures often overrides the enabling capacities of such acts, which means that most of them, often described as extraordinary legislation, have been formulated to arm law enforcers and investigators with certain powers that are seen as critical to addressing terrorism. While the Indian perception of the US legal framework for counterterrorism is viewed as a curtailment of individual freedom, US State Department officials view India's counterterrorism efforts as being hampered by its 'outdated and overburdened' law enforcement and legal systems (D'Souza 2008(D'Souza , 1067(D'Souza -1084.…”