US at inflexion point: Trump or Biden, who's better for South Asia?

As Democrat Presidential candidate Joe Biden advances steadily to the 270-vote mark that will enable him to take up office in the White House, analysts are beginning to discuss what the new US Administration’s policies could mean for South Asia and India.

While both Indian and US experts say India will continue to be an influential strategic partner of the US, no matter what the colour of the new regime, there are concerns around three areas:  the Democrat commitment to preventing the rise of ‘illiberalism’, a view on the rise of China and the balance of power in the subcontinent,