Home Analysis India, Ever the Reluctant US Ally AnalysisReality CheckRegional DirectorySouth AsiaUnited States India, Ever the Reluctant US Ally By Allison Fedirka - May 31, 2018 189 Their differences are too many for New Delhi to constantly walk in lockstep with Washington. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: Talks in Islamabad, Israeli Settlements Analysis The Iran War and the Rewiring of West Asia Video Artemis and the Space Warfare Frontier Latest Posts China and the Iran NegotiationsFREE Analysis George Friedman - April 6, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: Talks in Islamabad, Israeli Settlements Analysis Geopolitical Futures - April 9, 2026 The Iran War and the Rewiring of West Asia Analysis Kamran Bokhari - April 9, 2026