The US factor in the relations between the European Union and India

2 October 2012, 6 pm

In today’s world scenario relations between India and the European Union is very significant. Even though the relationship between Europe and India was not substantially positive, especially with reference to the British, during the colonial era, the post Independent India established a positive relationship with Europe. But the European Union and India did not achieve much because the European Union might have viewed India, as an entity did not have much ability to influence the politics of the world. In this case, India had to prove to the European Union the reasons it was a significant political player in the world, which means the absence of some level of mistrust and conflicts. Comparing the progress of economic and political relations, both entities have achieved more in trade and economic cooperation than what they have achieved in political cooperation.

Even though India had economic, and limited political, cooperation with the European Union, it had substantial relations with the United States. The coming of the United States into the picture was to have some significant impact on the relations between India and the European Union. In this case, India was more comfortable with the United States than the European Union when it came to pursuing some specific interests. It seemed that India was ready to cooperate with any other nation that would help it meet its international or global interests, especially with respect to its security.

Keywords: India, EU, USA, Global, Factors, and Relations.