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: RIMPAC Preview, Israeli Pessimism Americas Daily Memo: Iraq Ends Its Political Stalemate, SCO Summit Begins Analysis Daily Memo: North Korea-Russia Ties, UAE Defense Latest Posts The Iran War and How It Might EndFREE Analysis George Friedman - April 27, 2026 Continue to the category Daily Memo: RIMPAC Preview, Israeli Pessimism Analysis Geopolitical Futures - April 29, 2026 Turkey’s Ascent From Dependence to Autonomy Analysis Andrew Davidson - April 29, 2026