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Many believe the United States and India
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are close allies. The truth is far more
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complicated. A history shaped by
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betrayal, nuclear brinkmanship, and
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shifting alliances. In 1971, during the
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Bangladesh Liberation War, the United
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States backed Pakistan and sent a
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nuclear armed fleet toward India. The
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Soviet Union intervened, averting a cold
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war flash point. 3 years later, India
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tested its first nuclear weapon.
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Washington responded by cutting aid and
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forming the nuclear suppliers group to
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curb India's program. In 1998, India
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carried out five more nuclear test
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triggering harsh US sanctions. All the
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while Pakistan received billions in
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American military aid, deepening India's
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distrust. Today, tensions take new
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forms. Trade disputes over tariffs,
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friction over Russian oil imports, and
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accusations of US interference in
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regional politics. On the world stage,
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the two countries exchange smiles and
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handshakes. But behind closed doors,
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caution and suspicion remain. The road
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ahead is uncertain, balanced between
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cooperation and confrontation.
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Stay informed. Stay ahead.
