Indian-American relations had been strengthening, owing to both sides’ shared commitment to democracy, common concerns about China, and increasing trade and investment. The Khobragade affair suggests, however, that all of this is not enough: sustaining a strategic partnership requires, above all, mutual respect.
印美关系一直在加强，这是因为双方有共同的民主事业、都担心中国、贸易和投资的关系日趋紧密。但科巴拉加德事件表明，所有这些还不足够：维持战略伙伴关系最重要的是互相尊重。