Such mockery coming from Pakistan reflects a shallow understanding of the nature and maturity of India–US relations. Ours is not a relationship of obedience or dependency, but one of constant friction, assertion, and an ever evolving worldview.
India's dealings with US have always carried the weight of principle. From the earliest days of independence, India refused to align itself blindly with any power bloc despite being a poverty-stricken post-colonial state surrounded by hostile neighbors. It resisted military alliances, withstood economic pressures, and maintained a fiercely independent foreign policy. This posture continues today, even as India emerges as the world’s fourth-largest economy, with its own vision of multipolarity and sovereign strength.
The US by contrast has historically treated bilateral relations as arrangements of hierarchy. It expects allies to always comply and to always be thankful to the US for their attention. Americans rarely views others as equals, but rather see them as mere actors whose primary role is to amplify US interests in trade and geopolitics which is why you often see a cringe pattern of the so called US allies always parroting the American viewpoint. America positively reinforces this behaviour of the allies wagging their tail for them and making them feel like the centre of the Universe. This is precisely why India often frustrates them. India does not seek to be managed or be mentored. It refuses to endorse what it doesn’t believe in, whether it's UN votes, trade regimes, or geopolitical alignments.
Despite several rounds of strategic dialogue and shared goals in the Indo-Pacific, India has repeatedly reminded the US that it will not be told whom to trade with, whom to sanction, or how to run its economy. Whether it was continuing oil imports from Russia, refusing to join Western condemnations that do not align with its principles, or insisting on protecting domestic interests in global trade deals, India has made it clear that it will not serve as an instrument of someone else's foreign policy. This will be difficult for Pakistanis to understand or digest as such principled stance does not exist in their country which has been held captive by their military for decades.
India has drawn red lines even the most powerful American politicians hesitate to cross. Donald Trump, known for mocking allies publicly and humiliating world leaders whether from Europe, Africa, or Canada never dared to speak to India with the same brazenness. He understood that Indian democracy, and the fierce pride of its people, leaves no insult unanswered. India doesn’t merely elect leaders; it empowers them with the mandate to defend national pride, especially against foreign condescension. Within our country we may fight like cats and dogs but on the global stage we stand firmly behind our government whichsoever party or alliance they may belong to. US knows that, Trump knows that, which is why all of these economic sanctions are coming with sugar coated fake words of friendship. There is no friendship in actual, the US just knows whom they're talking about.
There's also the China angle. For years many in Washington saw India primarily as a pawn to counter China’s rise, a democratic foot soldier that could be cultivated and deployed in the new Cold War in Asia. But that illusion is now fading. The American establishment is slowly realizing that India is not here to play second fiddle in someone else’s rivalry. It is not just aiming to be the next China in terms of economic might it is carving out its own path to become a mega power in its own right. And unlike China, India’s rise is rooted in democracy, demographic scale, and soft power reach. That makes it even harder to control and even more threatening to the traditional Western order. My personal opinion is that America has found out it would be easier for them to manage China in the long run but an empowered democratic India at the global stage intimidates Americans like nothing else. This realization is causing a subtle but visible realignment of thought in the US. The penalties, tariffs, and constant commentary on India’s decisions are not merely about Russian oil, don't let that fool you, they are about asserting control, setting boundaries, and testing India’s resolve. In truth, it is a desperate early attempt to stall India's ascent. But that ascent is inevitable. India is no longer a country that seeks permission; it is a nation that defines its destiny.
Pakistan has repeatedly sacrificed its long-term interests in return for momentary geopolitical favor. Whether during the Cold War, the War on Terror, or in IMF negotiations, Islamabad has too often traded sovereignty for sustenance. It is not surprising, then, that those who live in strategic dependence cannot understand the pain and pride of strategic independence. Mocking India for standing up to the US is like mocking someone for choosing self-respect over servitude. India is not being penalized because it is weak. It is being challenged because it is strong. Strong enough to say no. Strong enough to chart its own course. And soon, strong enough that no one, not even a superpower will dare to try and tell it otherwise.
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the other 2 mentioned countries will not allow it 
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