<p>For 25 years and across five presidential administrations, the US has steadily grown closer to India. But in a matter of months, President Trump has turned America's relationship with the world’s largest democracy on its head — and for seemingly inexplicable reasons. Fareed argues it is the biggest strategic mistake of Trump’s second term so far.</p>
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Why Zakaria thinks Trump's India shift could be the biggest mistake of his presidency
Fareed Zakaria, GPS

For 25 years and across five presidential administrations, the US has steadily grown closer to India. But in a matter of months, President Trump has turned America's relationship with the world’s largest democracy on its head — and for seemingly inexplicable reasons. Fareed argues it is the biggest strategic mistake of Trump’s second term so far.

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<p>For 25 years and across five presidential administrations, the US has steadily grown closer to India. But in a matter of months, President Trump has turned America's relationship with the world’s largest democracy on its head — and for seemingly inexplicable reasons. Fareed argues it is the biggest strategic mistake of Trump’s second term so far.</p>
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