'US Sees India As Key To Ensure A Long-Term Balance Of Power In Asia': US Under Secy Of War Colby

At a Special Session in Delhi, United States Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby, praised India’s strategic autonomy and its growing influence on global affairs. He highlighted India as the largest republic in the world, with symbolic and political significance, and commended its self-reliant and capable military forces ready to shoulder substantial security responsibilities. Colby emphasized that the United States views India not just as a key partner, but as an essential nation for maintaining a long-term, favorable balance of power in Asia. His remarks underline India’s rising role in regional security and its importance in Indo-US defense cooperation.