Pakistan, July 22 -- In an increasingly interconnected world, global partnerships and alliances play a pivotal role in shaping geopolitical dynamics. India, often touted as a rising economic power, has been courted by the U.S. as a strategic partner in recent years. However, the question that lingers is whether India can be deemed a reliable partner of the U.S. This opinion piece delves into the complex relationship between India and the U.S., examining various facets that contribute to the conclusion that India is an unreliable partner.

The U.S. believes that its global post-Cold War preeminence is being challenged by the rise of China and the renewed Russian desire to find a greater role in global politics. It also recognises that, unl...