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Analyse the developments in the Indo-US relations since the end of the Gulf War. Give the reasons for changes, if any, in the South Asia policy of USA.

  • UPSC 1992
  • India and the Global Centres of Power

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The Gulf War (January–February 1991) coincided with the end of the Cold War and opened the most fluid phase in India–US relations since 1947. In January 1991 the Chandra Shekhar government let American military aircraft refuel in India, then withdrew permission in February after a domestic outcry: real movement, held back by caution. The developments…

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  • Developments since 1991
  • Reasons for changes in US South Asia policy
  • Continuities
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