Indian officials have grown increasingly worried about US President Donald Trump’s warm relations with Pakistan, approximately one year after the two nations came close to all-out war, according to the report. Officials in New Delhi say Trump’s close ties with Pakistan provide diplomatic cover the country lacked before, which complicates India’s strategic policy.
The warming of Trump-Pakistan relations has emerged as a significant concern for Indian policymakers. According to the report, New Delhi believes that Trump’s favorable stance toward Islamabad grants Pakistan a diplomatic advantage that alters the regional strategic balance. This diplomatic shift is viewed as complicating India’s ability to pursue its strategic objectives in the region.