Thanks for the links. The NSS is an interesting read. Only thing is ....there was the same old India-Pak hyphenation in more than one place. US will have to stop looking at Indo-US relation from a Pakistani prism. Only then can we really move forward.
You're most welcome.
Personally, I've always thought it strange that the US/India have not been much closer during the last half century, and hoped that would happen.
As far as Pakistan is concerned: for at least 35 years, US military thinkers have been very concerned about the nuclear proliferation threat the India-Pak area represented, and the 'Toon's administration ignored and let come to life. Now, we have terrorism to be concerned about with Pakistan. A strong working relationship with Pakistan is important, despite the India-Pakistan rivalry, and in my mind, India being the more critical. This is a similar situation to Egypt-Israel for the U.S., and in many ways even more difficult.
Your comment should read India has to stop looking at its relationship with the US through a Pakistan prism. We very clearly see two different countries. India will not accept that. Ever wonder why India and Pakistan are in different regional combatant commands?
This is one area where most Indians are very rigid in their outlook. I would say with 90-95% of Indians (educated or not) I talk with regarding foreign policy, security policy, etc. that within 10 minutes, no matter what topic or what region we are discussing, they will bring the discussion around to US relations with Pakistan.
Frankly, it is very predictable and pretty tiresome.