India's Diplomatic Dilemma: Navigating Global Powers

India's neutrality is no longer a viable option as it poorly serves its interests in fending off the political and economic advance of China in South Asia and the broader region. Without a reliable external partner that can help India by sharing intelligence, shoring up its grossly inadequate defense capabilities, and cooperating with it in other security areas, New Delhi will remain woefully exposed to Beijing's machinations. The United States is and will remain the only global power capable of playing this role.