“India is a global force,” Mr. Blinken said, adding that the relationship and shared interests between Washington and New Delhi were “really global in nature”. respect for India's self-defense, zero-tolerance for terrorism, and highlights a globally-focused India-U.S. Antony Blinken said Washington must respect India's right to defend itself against terrorism, describing US ties with New Delhi as global and its relationship with Islamabad as primarily regional.