Indo-US Relations

Comments on the prime minister's latest visit to the US have generally suggested that the event is likely to mark a significant improvement in Indo-US relations. This is the view taken by both those who would welcome such a development as well as those who would regard it with more mixed feelings The prime minister himself, naturally wishing to claim success for his visit, has encouraged such speculation through his comments on the outcome of his talks with US leaders. The fact, however, is that the visit has achieved nothing particularly dramatic and actually Indo-US relations have been on the upswing since 1985 after Rajiv Gandhi assumed office.