India’s Balancing Act Collapses: US Tariffs Expose Fragile Foreign Policy

India’s Balancing Act Collapses: US Tariffs Expose Fragile Foreign Policy

India’s long-standing strategy of balancing ties with Washington and Moscow has unraveled. Sweeping US tariffs on Indian exports signal that New Delhi’s ambiguous stance on Russian oil is no longer sustainable, with severe economic and diplomatic consequences that could reshape its foreign policy trajectory.