Dr. Sazawal and Editor-in-chief Aarti Tikoo delve into India-USA bilateral relations in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States from June 21-24. They explore the evolution of the India-USA relationship, particularly in the context of democratic and conservative governments in the United States. Dr. Sazawal argues that historically, India has often been subjected to "mango diplomacy" in its relationship with the United States, where the partnership was primarily limited due to nonproliferation issues governed by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) which India wasn't a party to. He highlights that Democrats, in particular, did not display significant enthusiasm for developing a special relationship with India.Furthermore, Dr. Sazawal suggests that a "contradiction" exists within the Democratic Party, whereas conservative parties tend to have clearer demarcations when it comes to policy matters.