What is the proposed Bill to add India to NATO Plus bloc
Explain the Senate India Caucus' proposed bill to include India in NATO Plus bloc.
- The bill seeks an increase in strategic coordination between the United States and India in the Indo-Pacific region.
- It highlights the importance of building a strong security partnership between both countries in the face of common threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- The bill calls for expanding India's status as a Major Defense Partner and enhancing India's military capabilities.
- Including India in the NATO Plus bloc would enable it to work alongside NATO and other allies, leading to greater coalition-building possibilities and shared defense capabilities.
- The bill supports the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, which aims to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region and includes the United States, India, Japan, and Australia.
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