In this episode of OPEN COLLAR, Major Gaurav Arya speaks with strategic affairs expert Prof. Harsh V. Pant about the changing dynamics of the India–US relationship under Donald Trump’s second presidency. The discussion examines tariff tensions, shifting global alliances, and whether Washington has misjudged its leverage over partners like India. They also explore India’s strategic response, the progress of India–EU trade talks, and what these developments mean for NATO, the QUAD, and the broader Indo-Pacific security landscape