"Trump Tilting Toward Pakistan, India Feels Disrespected": Expert Warns U.S. Risks Losing Key Allies
/ Aug 13, 2025, 08:48AM IST
International security expert and Northeastern University professor Max Abrahms has voiced concern over Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir issuing a nuclear threat from U.S. soil. Abrahms says the Trump administration's stance signals a shift towards Pakistan while sidelining India. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he notes the U.S. treated both countries as equally responsible, despite Pakistan-backed attacks sparking the conflict. He warns that India feels disrespected and underappreciated on the global stage. Abrahms calls on the U.S. to remain loyal to key allies like India and Japan, especially amid rising tensions with China, and avoid warming up to adversaries.#internationalsecurity #usforeignpolicy #india #pakistan #chinachallenge #usindiarealtions #geopolitics #trumpadministration #strategicpartnerships #defencecooperation #southasia #toi #toibharat
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