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US Congressional Committee Recommends Strengthening NATO Plus by Including India

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Ayesha Mumtaz
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Enhanced Security Cooperation

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In a significant development, a powerful Congressional Committee in the United States has recommended the inclusion of India in NATO Plus, a security arrangement that currently includes NATO and five aligned nations. The move aims to strengthen global defense cooperation and facilitate seamless intelligence sharing among these countries. The recommendation comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US next month.

Strengthening US-India Partnership

The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) overwhelmingly adopted a policy proposal to enhance Taiwan's deterrence by including India in the NATO Plus arrangement. This initiative aims to build upon the close partnership between the US and India, strengthen global security, and deter aggression from the CCP in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Advantages of Inclusion

If India is included in NATO Plus, it will enable India to access the latest military technology without significant time lag and enhance defense capabilities. The recommendation emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties with allies and security partners to win the strategic competition with the CCP and ensure the security of Taiwan. The inclusion of India in this arrangement will further bolster the coordination and cooperation among nations in countering common threats.

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A Step Towards Legislation

Indian-American Ramesh Kapoor, who has been advocating for India's inclusion in NATO Plus, expressed his satisfaction with this development. He hopes that the recommendation will be incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act 2024 and eventually become law. This move reflects the growing recognition of India's strategic importance and the need for greater collaboration to address shared security challenges.

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