'U.S. considers India as an anchor of stability in Asia'

 For the U.S., India is not only an ally in shaping emergence of a peaceful and cooperative China but also an anchor of stability in the region stretching from the Suez Canal to the straits of Malacca, a noted Indian American scholar has said.

"What is new in this relationship is their growing partnership in delivering the common good, ensuring safety of sea lanes and trade routes, participating in peace keeping operations and rescue missions following natural disasters or civil wars," said Dr. Maya Chadda, professor of political science at William Paterson University of New Jersey.