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Why USoA is perpetually angry at ally India?

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Situation in September 2025: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick lays down PRE-CONDITIONS for Trade Deal. India had to... - Abandon Russian oil - Support America - Stand by the dollar - Walk away from BRICS If disobeyed, price of disobedience: 50% tariff. India will come back to us in two months. When they do, they will have to say Sorry to President. And it is up to President what they want to do with India. Fast forward to January 2026: India signing Trade Deal with European Union. And, Scott Bessent is crying foul. This is called, FEAR OF MISSING OUT. Between September 2025 & January 2026, there were several insults. Like: "500% tariffs" by Lindsey Graham. "MARK DOWN" India for dumping rice and so on. Geo Identified Rice are premium and of better quality. People still buy it. Now, TRUMP will have to SAY SORRY. And FIRE his team. Before reading further, read the ET piece . Now, on the "Stand by the dollar" aspect mentioend by Lutnick. Currently, Ind...

Race to Indian Ocean Region

An extensive analysis focused on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) conducted with the benefit of nearly four months of hindsight, allowing for a detailed examination of the events and their alignment with subsequent developments. The post explores the evolving strategic landscape of the IOR, covering all dimensions: geopolitical, military, economic and environmental. What is IOR? This region, encompassing critical maritime routes and chokepoints, is framed as a theater of intense competition among global powers, with a particular focus on India’s role, the significance of Diego Garcia, and the shifting dynamics involving the United States, China, Turkey, and regional actors like Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Race to IOR September 2025, started with a series of quick updates from August 2025 about specific IOR locations - Chennai, Vladivostok, Malacca, Sunda, Andaman & Nicobar / Diglipur. Suggesting a reconfiguration of maritime routes and strategic priorities. The Indian Navy’s emerging rol...