India's Army Chiefs Host International Defense Meeting Amidst Growing Tensions with Canada and China

The ongoing dispute between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist, along with revelations of U.S. involvement, is casting a shadow over India's relationship with Western allies, including the United States. As India hosts a conference of army chiefs from the region, the attendance of Canada's deputy commander raises further questions about the direction of New Delhi's ties with Washington and its allies in Indo-Pacific defense.