A military name change signals a broader strategic and diplomatic shift.
By Derek Grossman, a professor of political science and international relations at the University of Southern California.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump meet with journalists at the White House in Washington, on Feb. 13, 2025.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump meet with journalists at the White House in Washington, on Feb. 13, 2025. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images
Get audio access with any FP subscription.
