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India and America have come a long way since the Cold War era. Both the countries have learned to ‘disagree without being disagreeable’ and are constantly working on the convergences in the relationship. Soft power has been a dominant factor in bringing them closer and will only increase its impact from here on. With dynamic leadership on both the sides, steady economic growth, greater political will and cultural vitality, Indo-US relationship can bring about stability and the ability to weather differences that will also be a part of the relationship. The Indian Diaspora will continue being the torch bearers of ‘Indo-US Bhaichara’, shortening the distance of thousands of miles between both the states. A newfound political intention in Washington DC and New Delhi has helped the states overcome a chequered history of mistrust and build new bridges of understanding. People to people interaction, cultural exchange etc had helped these two societies view each other from different prisms. This vigour is likely to grow, but with the coming US Presidential Elections in 2016, it will be interesting to see what changes it will bring in the relations. A new President with a new administration can make a lot of difference in the relationship. Nevertheless, the Indo-US relations are only likely to grow, even if the momentum and speed might be a little inconsistent.
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