General Michael Kurilla emphasized that while the U.S. must maintain balanced ties with both India and Pakistan, shifting geopolitical realities demand a recalibration. With India’s rising economic and military clout, analysts say the U.S. views New Delhi as a more strategic, reliable partner. Past trust issues—driven by U.S. aid to Pakistan and positions on Kashmir—may be giving way to new priorities: countering China, expanding Indo-Pacific security, and supporting India’s role in the Global South. The U.S. faces a crucial decision: back a democratic India or a militarized Pakistan?
