Need India to counter China, US can't fight alone: Ex-US official
Ex-US official Mary Kissel highlighted India's importance in US' geopolitical strategy, arguing that US can't counter China's growing influence in Asia without India's backing. Kissel, who served as senior advisor to ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, made these remarks amid economic tension between India and US due to latter's tariffs. Recently, PM Narendra Modi also attended SCO summit in China.