A) Closer alignment with the US reflects pragmatic diplomacy to secure growth, technology, and global leverage.
B) Putting too much faith in one partner could weaken India’s ability to negotiate independently.
C) Premature celebration without firm safeguards may create the perception of reactive, not strategic, decision-making.
D) The real question is whether India is shaping the partnership on its terms, or adjusting its policies to keep the relationship intact.