New Delhi, July 22, 2025 – A recent high-profile meeting between US leadership and Pakistan’s military chief has prompted India to reassess its diplomatic approach, particularly with China, as a strategic counterbalance. The engagement, which focused on counter-terrorism collaboration and strengthening bilateral ties, has raised concerns in New Delhi about potential US-supplied arms being used against India in future conflicts with Pakistan.
India, wary of Pakistan’s military establishment and its alleged support for cross-border activities, formally expressed unease to Washington, highlighting risks to US-India relations. This comes amid strained trade discussions, with India proposing retaliatory duties at the World Trade Organization following recent tensions.
In response, India is cautiously warming ties with China, evidenced by a recent high-level visit to Beijing—the first since the 2020 border clash—and moves to ease investment restrictions. This shift, despite historically tense India-China relations and China’s close ties with Pakistan, reflects New Delhi’s strategy to navigate an unpredictable US foreign policy while addressing regional security concerns.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 22nd, 2025
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