India unhappy with US over ‘insufficient’ focus on Pakistan terrorism

March 30, 2026

Washington, March 30: India is reportedly “disappointed” with what it sees as insufficient attention by the United States to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, according to a new policy report. The paper also urged Washington to respect India’s “red lines” on Kashmir and avoid pushing for third‑party mediation in the dispute between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Think Tank Highlights Strained Ties

The report titled Repairing the Breach: Getting US‑India Ties Back on Track, released by the Washington‑based think tank Center for a New American Security, noted that despite cooperation on strategic issues, deep mistrust persists between the two democracies. It suggests that ties “stumbled badly” in 2025, partly due to differences over ceasefire agreements, tariffs on Indian goods, and divergent views on Pakistan.

Terrorism and Kashmir at Core

While economic, defense and technology cooperation between India and the US remains robust, the report says fundamental differences remain on how to address terrorism linked to Pakistan. It also underscores India’s long‑standing opposition to any external involvement in the Kashmir issue, warning that U.S. comments on mediation risk further damaging trust between the partners.

Call for Renewed Cooperation

The policy paper recommends that Washington focus on areas of convergence such as trade, defense cooperation and counterterrorism coordination while taking Indian sensitivities seriously to rebuild mutual trust and strengthen bilateral relations.