2008-20122012-2016

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Obama Hope For

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THE CHANGE2008

Sympathised more with Pak argument that India was part of the problem in Afghanistan.

As presidential candidate, Obama annoyed India by proposing to mediate on Kashmir.

Was also initially inclined towards a US-China partnership.

Soothed ruffled Indian feathers by inviting the Indian Prime Minister to the first state dinner.

Building "a true strategic partnership" with India had been one of his "highest foreign policy priorities"

Support for India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC

ObamaVisit’s in

India

6-9 Nov

2010

U.S Agenda For India

The road to India-US nuclear commerce has been made smooth and toast would be raised to its completion.

Will try to bring India on to the CTBT

India signing the IAEA’a Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage

Defense – The MMRC contract

New Employments in U.S cause of Indian Industries set up in U.S

India’s Agenda

A permanent seat at the UN Security Council

The loosening of US export controls and dual-use licensing policies to foster high-tech and defense industry trade.

The issue of hike in H1B/L1 visa fee

The Totalisation Pact, this issue is expected to figure in the demands by Indian honchos in Mumbai.

Obama sees India as a “defining partnership of the 21st century”.

US-India counter-terrorism cooperation has deepened significantly on Obama’s watch.

Likely to push for foreign direct investment, nuclear liability and a bilateral investment treaty.

New negotiator likely with a change of the Secretary of State.

Build a close strategic partnership" between US and India

THE CHANGE2012

India’s Expects

Expansion in economic links

Pitching for India’s bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council

Neutral stand on Kashmir issue

Strengthening of defence cooperation

Support to join four major export control regimes — NSG, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australia Group and Wassenaar Arrangement

Areas of concern

A democrat President was looked at with trepidation in 2008,but as Barack Obama turned outin his first term, India can lookforward to a meaningfuldeepening of political, economicand military ties.

Iran nuclear issueObama would like India tostep up its role in the end-game in Afghanistan

Tough talk on outsourcing

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