Examine the influence of human rights issues and democratic values on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and India. How have these concerns affected bilateral engagements and what can be done to mitigate tensions arising from these issues?

The USA assumes to itself the role of voice of human rights to which India rebuffed have been to point to hypocrisy in USA's handling of drug-Korea-Afghanistan crises India-US; built on shared interests and ideals (1) Democratic polity respecting human rights issues on both sides (2) Leaders of nebulised world union for peace and consensus (3) Engagement every line of shared concerns regarding human rights crossing (4) Perceived reduction of declining minority rights by USCIRF (a Senate body)

Effect on Consent (1) Largely unaffected because it doesn't reflect USA Govt official stand (2) Largely toothless harping: USA's crud from UNMEE was telling (3) However some instance (FP Misjon killing) with alleged Indian involvement have muddied the calm waters Bilateral engagements hurt because (1) Official announcement by both countries condemning/countering allegations (2) India's near Pluteurs reputation affected (3) USA with the 5-Eyes coalition speech in Voice