With a more transactional US administration in power, India is cautious about bearing the costs and pressures of confronting China alone.
A more transactional US administration under both Biden and potentially Trump 2.0 has led India to seek dialogue and reconciliation with China, mitigating risks associated with relying solely on the US for support in confronting China. US-India cooperation is driven by complex realpolitik, and India is preparing for a potential worst-case scenario of reduced US support.
