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Improving Bilateral Relations

Former Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Teresita Schaffer, discussed with The Cipher Brief the continued importance of a close U.S.-India relationship.  Schaffer explained India’s tenuous security dynamic with China and Pakistan, and emphasized the importance of continuing active U.S.-Indian consultation and cooperation on East Asian security issues as India shapes its role on the global scene. 

The Cipher Brief: Historically, how would you characterize the U.S.-India relationship? How have you seen it change since you were first posted there? 

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