India-US relationship has no champion in Trump White House: Seema Sirohi | Latitude

Описание: In this episode of Latitude at Frontline, senior journalist Nirupama Subramanian speaks to Seema Sirohi, long-time Washington-based columnist and author of "Friends with Benefits: The India–US Story". This conversation examines the state of India-US relations under the Trump administration’s shifting priorities.
Sirohi breaks down how Operation Sindoor, trade negotiations, and Trump’s personal diplomacy have all contributed to the current mood of unease in New Delhi. She explains why Washington’s institutional support for India remains intact, even as Trump’s erratic moves, including gestures towards Pakistan and China, have disrupted diplomatic momentum. Sirohi also evaluates what India wants from the Quad, and whether the strategic partnership between India and the US can weather Trump-era unpredictability.

Context
After Trump ordered a strike on Iran, showed less interest in the Quad, and took credit for easing tensions between India and Pakistan, ties between India and the US have clearly cooled. On top of that, a complicated trade deal is still pending, with the US pushing India on issues like farming and medicine prices. All this has put the relationship at a turning point.

Perfect for:
-Students of international relations, diplomacy, and global politics
-Viewers following India–US relations and the Indo-Pacific strategy
-Analysts and journalists covering the Quad, China, and US foreign policy
-Citizens tracking Operation Sindoor and India's global responses
-Anyone interested in how geopolitics intersects with leadership styles

Credits:
Host: Nirupama Subramanian
Produced by Abhinav Chakraborty and Kavya Pradeep M.
Edited by Razal Pareed








Originally published on July 1, 2025

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