Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why is the US sidelining India? Explore the shocking geopolitical shifts and diplomatic moves as the Pentagon renames the Indo-Pacific Command, impacting regional security and US India trade.
In this episode of Think BRICS, we dive deep into the changing strategic architecture between Washington and New Delhi. The return of Donald Trump to the White House has ushered in a "cold peace," where foreign policy is defined by trump tariffs and a 2026 trade deal rather than shared values. We analyze how the total 50% tariff on Indian goods—linked to Russian oil and weapons—forced India into a $500 billion purchase commitment.
This BRICS analysis examines the "erasing" of the "Indo" from the Indo-Pacific Command, signaling a major pivot in South Asia politics. As the US engages directly with Pakistan and Bangladesh, India's role as a regional gatekeeper is being challenged. We look at the logistical reset of energy security, the impact of the 2026 Iran strikes on maritime routes, and why defense technology transfers are stalling despite existing agreements. The relationship has become transactional, moving from trust to pure leverage in a world where India seeks multi-alignment while the US demands clarity.
While we focus on the geopolitical shifts and the 2026 trade deal, we do not provide a granular breakdown of every specific defense technology patent involved in the iCET initiative. This analysis does not explore the internal domestic voting patterns within India’s 2024 elections or the minute details of regional security pacts between small island nations in the Indian Ocean. We also do not touch upon the specific cultural exchange programs or the long-term impact of US India trade on the private Silicon Valley tech sector, nor do we speculate on the personal relationship between Trump and Modi outside of official foreign policy and trump tariffs. Our focus remains strictly on the international relations and energy security pressures currently reshaping the Pacific Command's vision for the region.
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00:00 — Why India and US relations are changing fast
01:12 — How the Trump administration views India in 2025
02:07 — Why the US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods
02:42 — The real cost of India phasing out Russian oil
03:37 — Can the India-US defense partnership survive no trust?
04:22 — Why the US is bypassing India in South Asia
05:18 — India’s strategy of multi-alignment vs American demands
06:15 — How the 2026 Iran crisis impacts Indian energy security
07:23 — Why the Pentagon renamed the Indo-Pacific Command
07:51 — Why India and the USA still need each other
08:44 — What the "Cold Peace" means for the global order
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Why is the US sidelining India? Explore the shocking geopolitical shifts and diplomatic moves as the Pentagon renames the Indo-Pacific Command, impacting regional security and US India trade.
In this episode of Think BRICS, we dive deep into the changing strategic architecture between Washington and New Delhi. The return of Donald Trump to the White House has ushered in a "cold peace," where foreign policy is defined by trump tariffs and a 2026 trade deal rather than shared values. We analyze how the total 50% tariff on Indian goods—linked to Russian oil and weapons—forced India into a $500 billion purchase commitment.
This BRICS analysis examines the "erasing" of the "Indo" from the Indo-Pacific Command, signaling a major pivot in South Asia politics. As the US engages directly with Pakistan and Bangladesh, India's role as a regional gatekeeper is being challenged. We look at the logistical reset of energy security, the impact of the 2026 Iran strikes on maritime routes, and why defense technology transfers are stalling despite existing agreements. The relationship has become transactional, moving from trust to pure leverage in a world where India seeks multi-alignment while the US demands clarity.
While we focus on the geopolitical shifts and the 2026 trade deal, we do not provide a granular breakdown of every specific defense technology patent involved in the iCET initiative. This analysis does not explore the internal domestic voting patterns within India’s 2024 elections or the minute details of regional security pacts between small island nations in the Indian Ocean. We also do not touch upon the specific cultural exchange programs or the long-term impact of US India trade on the private Silicon Valley tech sector, nor do we speculate on the personal relationship between Trump and Modi outside of official foreign policy and trump tariffs. Our focus remains strictly on the international relations and energy security pressures currently reshaping the Pacific Command's vision for the region.
#Geopolitics #IndiaVsUSA #GlobalSouth #BricsNews
00:00 — Why India and US relations are changing fast
01:12 — How the Trump administration views India in 2025
02:07 — Why the US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods
02:42 — The real cost of India phasing out Russian oil
03:37 — Can the India-US defense partnership survive no trust?
04:22 — Why the US is bypassing India in South Asia
05:18 — India’s strategy of multi-alignment vs American demands
06:15 — How the 2026 Iran crisis impacts Indian energy security
07:23 — Why the Pentagon renamed the Indo-Pacific Command
07:51 — Why India and the USA still need each other
08:44 — What the "Cold Peace" means for the global order
🌍 @ThinkBRICS_de | @ThinkBRICS_es | @ThinkBRICS_pt
🎥 @ThinkBRICSChronicles | @BRICSbusiness
📰 Newsletter: thinkbrics.substack.com
☕ Support: buymeacoffee.com/ThinkBRICS
✅ Subscribe: youtube.com/@ThinkBRICS?sub_confirmation=1
⚠️ Educational content. Public sources. Not official advice. Verify independently. Fair use.
