In a significant geopolitical development, India is recalibrating its foreign policy following renewed diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Pakistan. 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Pakistan’s military chief has raised alarms in New Delhi, prompting a formal protest and a visible cooling of India-U.S. trade talks. In response, India is now cautiously re-engaging with China, marking a strategic shift despite ongoing border tensions. The move reflects New Delhi’s desire to maintain strategic autonomy while reducing overdependence on any single global power. Simultaneously, India is bolstering its domestic capabilities through initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and reevaluating defense strategies to address a growing China–Pakistan axis. This recalibration underscores India's evolving role in a rapidly changing global landscape.