WHAT precisely the second presidency of Donald Trump will mean for India depends on which of the two views of India within the American strategic community comes to dominate the thinking within his administration. Both perspectives have one thing in common, namely, the United States intention to counter China’s growing global influence. In other words, US antagonism towards China is the framework within which both schools of thought view India. However, the difference in the approach of these two rival schools lies in their understanding of India’s role.