This paper examines the background behind and the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear energy
cooperation agreement and also explains
how this agreement between two countries affects the relations of the two nations with the rest of the world. It looks at how the deal marks a notable warming of U.S.-India relations and how it would lift the U.S. moratorium on nuclear trade with India, provide U.S. assistance to India's civilian nuclear energy program and expand U.S.-Indian
cooperation in energy and satellite
technology.