India's post-Cold War ties with the United States are perceived to be in crisis, despite Mark Twain's observation that the relationship is "much better than it sounds." This current sentiment in New Delhi stems from U.S. President Donald Trump's threats, his false claim of brokering an India-Pakistan cease-fire last year.
The U.S. war against Iran including Washington's reluctance to show contrition for Indian sailors' deaths in the Gulf of Oman, and U.S. support for Pakistan as a Middle East peacemaker. Additionally, the quiet abandonment of the Indo-Pacific nomenclature and Trump's talk of a "G-2" condominium with China contribute to the perception that the relationship is at a crossroads. This contrasts sharply with 2024, when Indian public opinion largely favored Trump's return. Trump's abrasive treatment post-2025 inauguration soured goodwill, leading to a drop in his Indian confidence ratings to 39 percent in early 2026, down from 51 percent.
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