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Modi`s visit to White House reflects shift towards aligning with US
(MENAFN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the White House on February 13 reflects India's quick shift toward aligning with the United States, a departure from the non-alignment stance India has maintained since gaining independence. This push stems from India’s desire for greater global influence, especially under the Hindu nationalist government, which views a geopolitical alliance with the US as essential to becoming a global superpower, particularly in competition with China.
However, such a partnership with the trump administration could prove problematic. The Trump administration's policies, characterized by a mix of religious zeal and colonial-style approaches, should, in theory, conflict with India's moral and geopolitical values. India’s elite, however, appears to be overlooking the dangers of this alignment, believing the US can help India challenge China on the world stage.
During the visit, Modi may have hoped to discuss reviving the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But controversy erupted when Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested that Saudi Arabia could be a potential location for Palestinian resettlement, a proposal that angered Riyadh, the main backer of the IMEC.
India has not publicly commented on the Trump administration’s controversial stance on Gaza or its support for the Abraham Accords, which have drawn global criticism. While the US is focusing on reducing its military commitments, particularly in NATO, India’s elite seem unaware of the ongoing US retrenchment and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Trump’s approach to India has been more transactional, pushing for India to buy more American energy and weaponry, such as F-35 stealth fighters. This deal, if pursued, would further lock India into the US sphere of influence. However, this eagerness to align with the US undermines India’s long-standing strategic autonomy, especially in its relationship with Russia.
India’s current approach exposes a lack of foresight from policymakers, who may be overlooking the global shift toward multipolarity and the diminishing relevance of Cold War-style alliances. A balanced, multi-aligned foreign policy, particularly with Russia, may better serve India’s interests in this changing global order.
However, such a partnership with the trump administration could prove problematic. The Trump administration's policies, characterized by a mix of religious zeal and colonial-style approaches, should, in theory, conflict with India's moral and geopolitical values. India’s elite, however, appears to be overlooking the dangers of this alignment, believing the US can help India challenge China on the world stage.
During the visit, Modi may have hoped to discuss reviving the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But controversy erupted when Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested that Saudi Arabia could be a potential location for Palestinian resettlement, a proposal that angered Riyadh, the main backer of the IMEC.
India has not publicly commented on the Trump administration’s controversial stance on Gaza or its support for the Abraham Accords, which have drawn global criticism. While the US is focusing on reducing its military commitments, particularly in NATO, India’s elite seem unaware of the ongoing US retrenchment and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Trump’s approach to India has been more transactional, pushing for India to buy more American energy and weaponry, such as F-35 stealth fighters. This deal, if pursued, would further lock India into the US sphere of influence. However, this eagerness to align with the US undermines India’s long-standing strategic autonomy, especially in its relationship with Russia.
India’s current approach exposes a lack of foresight from policymakers, who may be overlooking the global shift toward multipolarity and the diminishing relevance of Cold War-style alliances. A balanced, multi-aligned foreign policy, particularly with Russia, may better serve India’s interests in this changing global order.
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