The recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-India relations, with significant impact on the future of the South Asian region.

Balancing Act: India’s Dilemma Between US and Russian Military Offers

President Trump, known for his mercurial personality, has made bold and unprecedented decisions since he assumed the presidency for the second time. Most of his decisions are opposite to his pre-election rhetoric. His proposal to clean out Gaza and its takeover by the United States has sparked outrage among the Muslim world. Both friends and foes of the United States are equally concerned about their future relations with the country due to President Trump’s inconsistent personality. Before the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Washington, the US government imposed sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port. This move jeopardized the massive Indian investment in the Chabahar port and impinged its interests in the region. Although the visit of the Indian Premier was successful, yet there was no mention of a possible sanction waiver for India, which it secured during the first term of President Trump, to continue its development projects on the Chabahar port.

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