India Resists US Overreach with Pragmatic Partnerships
Published on 8.7.25
India's foreign policy autonomy is likely to be strengthened by the recent tariffs imposed by the US, as New Delhi seeks to resist what it perceives as US overreach. This may lead to pragmatic cooperation with Russia and China, but not an alliance of shared values. India remains committed to its strategic partnership with the US in areas like defense interoperability and technology transfer, but is making clear that this partnership cannot be based on obedience. The US-India relationship is bounded by structural competition, with differing visions for global order. India's efforts to build sovereign technology stacks and resist foreign data colonialism may accelerate its determination to shape global rules, potentially leading to a more multipolar world where India asserts its priorities and demands equal footing.