Beyond the spectacle: What global think tanks think about NaMoste Trump
5 years, 1 month ago

Beyond the spectacle: What global think tanks think about NaMoste Trump

India Today  

President Donald Trump's optics-heavy visit to India ahead of this year's election in the United States may help him court the Indian American voters, who largely support his opponent Democrats back home, according to international watchers of India-US politics. "Yes, it's becoming increasingly clear to the scholars, watchers and observers of American politics that even though the Indian American community in the aggregate is small -- it's one per cent -- it's very important in some states," he said. TRUMP ON "VANITY" FLIGHT Trump's India visit appeals to his "vanity", says Vipin Narang, an associate professor of political science at the MIT. "President Trump's visit to India is more favourable for the Indian counterparts than perhaps for the Americans," she said.

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Nitin Pai: India has some big cards to play in negotiations with Trump
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nitin Pai: India has some big cards to play in negotiations with Trump

Live Mint  

Trump : “You’re not in a good position. Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that the latter had no cards no fewer than five times in the last 10 minutes of their infamous meeting at the Oval Office last week. If a transactional Trump only recognizes cards and how to leverage them, then India needs to strengthen its hand and play …

Trump’s ‘hammer diplomacy’ can hurt US, but has a silver lining for India
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump’s ‘hammer diplomacy’ can hurt US, but has a silver lining for India

Firstpost  

China’s weakening hold on the global economy and Russia’s newfound peace would be a welcome development for India. More importantly, the India-US partnership continues to flourish across multiple sectors, having achieved a comfortable level of cooperation President Donald Trump’s Congressional address was as expected, tickboxing a great many issues, even while cherry picking facts and throwing figures around that were …

Grand Tamasha: The precarious ties of India-US relations
4 weeks ago

Grand Tamasha: The precarious ties of India-US relations

Hindustan Times  

There are two narratives doing the rounds about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Washington to break bread with US President Donald Trump. He spoke with host Milan Vaishnav about former US President Joe Biden’s foreign policy legacy, India’s longstanding demands for technology transfers, and what he terms a “plateauing” in bilateral ties. When it comes to current …

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?

Firstpost  

The US president likes to grandstand, but his weakest element has always been implementation President Donald Trump hugs Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, on February 13. AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump was by all accounts a success. If Trump is serious, Modi, …

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?

Firstpost  

The US president likes to grandstand, but his weakest element has always been implementation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump was by all accounts a success. If Trump is serious, Modi, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and then Research and Analysis Wing should take the lead on next steps: They should invite Director of National …

Harsh Pant: Trump’s foreign policy recast poses a challenge that India cannot avoid
1 month, 1 week ago

Harsh Pant: Trump’s foreign policy recast poses a challenge that India cannot avoid

Live Mint  

It has only been about a month since Donald Trump took over as US president, but the scale of changes he is bent on ushering in has cast a shadow across the world. Trump seems to have no interest in continuing with the old traditions of American foreign policy and is redrawing the contours of US engagement with the rest …

Andy Mukherjee: Indian markets have detected a chill in India’s relations with the US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Mukherjee: Indian markets have detected a chill in India’s relations with the US

Live Mint  

When Narendra Modi dropped in on Donald Trump last week, there was none of the bear-hugging bonhomie that was on display at the White House Rose Garden in 2017. That gives Modi time to start negotiating a trade deal, even though it will probably mean making more concessions, such as to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service. However, Trump’s insistence …

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism

New Indian Express  

After the Prime Ministers of Israel and Japan and the King of Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the fourth world leader Donald Trump hosted at the White House since becoming president. Soon after the president announced reciprocal tariffs, Modi and Trump spent four hours together in various engagements, showcasing strong personal chemistry, with discussions and outcomes reflecting a clear …

Committed to keep Indian interests at the top of everything else, learnt this from President Trump: PM Modi during his US visit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Committed to keep Indian interests at the top of everything else, learnt this from President Trump: PM Modi during his US visit

Op India  

Lauding President Donald Trump’s unwavering focus on the national interest of the United States, PM Modi said he too is committed to “keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else”. “One thing I deeply appreciate and I learnt from US President Donald Trump is that he keeps national interest supreme and like him I also keep …

More than 40% of Indians feel Trump will be favourable to India, survey shows
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More than 40% of Indians feel Trump will be favourable to India, survey shows

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 40% of Indians polled in a survey by India Today magazine think U.S. President Donald Trump's second term will be favourable to their country, in findings published a day before Trump meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington.Trump also enjoys a positive image among most supporters of Modi and his party, the "Mood of the Nation" survey showed, …

Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is meeting Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him and is hoping to avoid tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks. The trip comes after Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party’s victory during a high-stakes state legislature election last weekend in India’s federal …

Trump’s shock and awe tactics: India should strengthen its shield
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s shock and awe tactics: India should strengthen its shield

Live Mint  

The term ‘shock and awe’ is usually attributed to George W. Bush, who purportedly used it to describe the US Army’s prodigious and forceful ability to initiate regime change, before deploying it in Iraq almost 22 years ago. In reality, the term made its appearance first in a 1996 Pentagon briefing to paint a picture of the US Army’s devastating …

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. Body language will be closely watched Modi had established a good working relationship with Trump …

44% see positive impact of Donald Trump 2.0 on India: Mood of the Nation poll
1 month, 2 weeks ago

44% see positive impact of Donald Trump 2.0 on India: Mood of the Nation poll

India Today  

As many across the world are worried about Trump 2.0, nearly one in two Indians feel that the return of Donald Trump to the White House will have a positive impact on India, according to the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation opinion poll. The India Today-Cvoter Mood of the Nation poll was conducted between January 2 and February 9, …

India has potential to transform Indo-Pacific, compete effectively with China: Former White House official
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India has potential to transform Indo-Pacific, compete effectively with China: Former White House official

India TV News  

PM Modi's US visit: Ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit to the United States, a former White House official termed India an "important partner" when it comes to effectively competing with China. Lisa Curtis, who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration as the senior director for South and Central Asia between 2017 and 2021, added that New Delhi possesses …

Donald Trump's second term: What it means for India and global trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's second term: What it means for India and global trade

India Today  

In less than three weeks after taking office as the President of the US, Donald Trump has unsettled numerous world leaders. While he has not spoken much about Narendra Modi and India, the arrival of a C-17 military aircraft in Amritsar with 104 Indians speaks volumes about Trump's approach towards India. After meeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, …

What to expect from Modi's visit to the US?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What to expect from Modi's visit to the US?

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United States of America on February 12-13, marking his first official trip since President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office. Addressing a media briefing, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, ““The fact that the Prime Minister has been invited to visit the US within barely three weeks of the new …

Going beyond 'arms way': The road ahead for India-US ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Going beyond 'arms way': The road ahead for India-US ties

New Indian Express  

Following a recent phone conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, there was extensive media coverage in both India and abroad, speculating on the possible strengthening of Indo-US relations. The readout of the call from the White House said, “The President emphasised the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral …

Synergy Between ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make America Great Again’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Synergy Between ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make America Great Again’

Hindustan Times  

Political spaces are much like real estate - location is everything. With the return to the White House, there are questions about how Trump’s second term will shape US foreign policy and, in particular, India-US relations. However, his warm rapport with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi - first showcased during “Howdy, Modi!” and “Namaste Trump” - promises a unique diplomatic …

The View From India newsletter: Trump and his trade war
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The View From India newsletter: Trump and his trade war

The Hindu  

“The dumbest trade war in history” – that’s how the Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board described US President Donald’s recent decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, in retaliation to “illegal” immigrants and drugs that he said were “entering the US”. A day after the new tariffs came into effect — on February 1, 2025 — President Trump …

The Trump factor in India’s China policy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Trump factor in India’s China policy

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump, who has just assumed office as United States president, appears to have changed his stance on China opting to engage with the country instead of, as he had claimed, imposing 60% tariffs on Chinese exports to the US: On Saturday, Washington ordered 25% tariffs on exports from Canadian and Mexico, but kept tariffs on Chinese goods at 10%. …

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Twist in American Dream: Will Trump raj help India?
2 months ago

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Twist in American Dream: Will Trump raj help India?

Deccan Chronicle  

If a cartoon were to sum up initial reactions to Donald Trump’s second coming, its caption should surely repeat that old gag: “Stop the world, I want to get off!” Perhaps not quite. On the contrary, the US President publicly denounced Bishop Mariann E. Budde, leader of Washington’s Episcopal Diocese, as a “so-called bishop” and “radical left hard-line Trump hater”. …

From tariffs to Quad: Why India should remain a step ahead of Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

From tariffs to Quad: Why India should remain a step ahead of Trump

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has to be able to see that New Delhi can be as unpredictable as himself, if a whole lot politer If there was an Oscar for the best inauguration for a president, the Donald Trump team would probably win it. It includes the Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who wants a ‘warrior’ ethos for his army; he has always …

Adapt to a Trumpian world order in a way that makes India great
2 months, 1 week ago

Adapt to a Trumpian world order in a way that makes India great

Live Mint  

How should India advance its interests in the Trumpian world that was inaugurated on Monday? As US president, Trump is expected to alter American and global norms on trade, migration, climate change, relations between government and business, the use of military might and more. Let’s not rush into a trade pact with the US just to satisfy a mutual urge …

Kumar Mangalam Birla explores impact of Donald Trump’s policies on $15 billion India-US investment ties
2 months, 1 week ago

Kumar Mangalam Birla explores impact of Donald Trump’s policies on $15 billion India-US investment ties

Live Mint  

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, highlighted US President Donald Trump's effect on the geopolitical scenario around the world on Monday, January 20. Birla also highlighted Donald Trump's potential to reshape the geopolitical dynamics, which will have a big impact on the global economy and businesses around the world. “The United States has long been the most …

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump
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2 months, 1 week ago

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

If genius is the ability to make the complex simple, then Donald Trump’s historic comeback as the 47th President of the United States can only serve as the best example of that. And while he may claim to be “a true friend” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a $35.3 billion trade surplus in India’s favour, Trump is likely to …

Trump Tantrums: Why India Needs To Be Ready
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump Tantrums: Why India Needs To Be Ready

The Quint  

In a world intricately tied to America’s policies, India watches closely as Donald J Trump prepares to step into the Oval Office for a second term. With a relationship already fraught with trade tensions, rising protectionism, an uncertain geopolitical landscape, India faces uncertainties about how Trump’s ’America First’ approach could alter bilateral ties. As the global economy teeters on a …

Donald Trump's inauguration today: What will be the impact on Indian stock market? Check here
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2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's inauguration today: What will be the impact on Indian stock market? Check here

India TV News  

Donald Trump inauguration: The trajectory of Indian stock markets this week is expected to hinge on Donald Trump's second-term swearing-in as US President and subsequent policy announcements, alongside activities of Foreign Portfolio Investors, according to market experts. Pravesh Gaur, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart Ltd., said that global attention is on Trump’s trade tariffs and their impact on global …

Trump and India-US ties: What will work, what needs work
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump and India-US ties: What will work, what needs work

Hindustan Times  

Shared anxiety about China will continue to the glue that brings Delhi and Washington DC together. National security advisor Michael Waltz, principal deputy NSA Alex Wong, senior director for India in NSC Ricky Gill, secretary of State Marco Rubio, FBI director Kash Patel, head of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Undersecretary of defense for policy Elbridge Colby, and some other appointees …

Donald Trump to visit India, China after his swearing-in? Report reveals US President-elect’s big plans
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to visit India, China after his swearing-in? Report reveals US President-elect’s big plans

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to travel to India and China in the first few days of his Presidency. According to a report, a preliminary discussion on Donald Trump's visit to India has taken place during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s trip to Washington and it is likely to coincide with the QUAD Summit. Donald Trump's inauguration is scheduled …

Trump wants to visit China, talked about possible trip to India: Report
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump wants to visit China, talked about possible trip to India: Report

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump wants to travel to China after he takes office as part of his effort to deepen relations with Beijing, and also has talked to advisors about a visit to India, a media report said Saturday. Mr. Trump, who arrived at the Dulles International Airport aboard a special plane along with First Lady Melania and son Barron, had …

In Modi, Trump sees a bit of himself: Trump’s former NSA Robert O’Brien
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Modi, Trump sees a bit of himself: Trump’s former NSA Robert O’Brien

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Robert O’Brien served as Donald Trump’s national security advisor between September 2019 and January 2021, and before that, as the President’s special envoy for hostage affairs. And so one of the reasons that I think Trump went to India right before Covid, even though a lot of people had advised him not to do so — not me, I …

Ramification | How Trump 2.0 can impact India’s northeast border
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ramification | How Trump 2.0 can impact India’s northeast border

Firstpost  

The last few years have been a time of change for India’s neighbourhood. The Trump administration would benefit from viewing the impact of displacing a democratically elected government with an interim one from the lens of India’s security. With the impending disaster of starvation and the ongoing conflict and migration, it is only reasonable to expect India’s northeastern borders to …

U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff trouble, FTA push: Former Ambassador Juster
3 months ago

U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff trouble, FTA push: Former Ambassador Juster

The Hindu  

Former Trump envoy to India says the new administrations will push hard on Iran sanctions, China challenge India should expect raised tariffs, and a renewed push to get a Free Trade Agreement finalised from the United States as Donald Trump gets set to begin a second term in office, said former Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster. In an exclusive interview …

India’s choices when US confronts China
3 months ago

India’s choices when US confronts China

Hindustan Times  

After having sealed the debate on what to do with China in his first term, and sealed it so decisively that even Joe Biden had to broadly follow his course of action, Donald Trump has reopened the debate on Washington DC’s ties with Beijing in his second term. The first school is represented by Trump’s national security appointees who believe …

A ‘pro-America’ India could help New Delhi win over Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

A ‘pro-America’ India could help New Delhi win over Trump

CNN  

CNN — United States President-elect Donald Trump is staying true to his self-given moniker of “tariff man.” This time, he’s taking aim at some of the world’s fastest-growing major economies in the weeks before his inauguration. Like other countries, India has been targeted by Trump, who called New Delhi a “very big abuser” of the bilateral trading relationship during a …

Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Under Trump 2.0, the world and the India outlook

The Hindu  

Confirming the adage that the victor takes all, the stunning victory achieved by Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election has transformed perceptions of him across the globe. What the foreign policy outlook might be It appears almost certain that Mr. Trump’s foreign policy priorities would be Europe, West Asia and China. While both Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …

"We've always had a positive political relationship with Trump": Jaishankar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"We've always had a positive political relationship with Trump": Jaishankar

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence in India’s ability to work with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump even as other countries remain concerned about the maverick leader’s return to office. “We’ve always had a positive political relationship with Trump and I would say that Trump has also had a positive political view of India,” opined India’s top diplomat at …

India welcomes Donald Trump’s second term
4 months, 1 week ago

India welcomes Donald Trump’s second term

Live Mint  

Many pundits and policymakers in the world’s most populous nation view Mr. Trump’s return to the White House as an opportunity to boost U.S.-India ties. Mr. Trump’s devotees in India also believe that the incoming administration is less likely than the outgoing one to listen to left-leaning Western nongovernmental organizations and publications that are hostile to Mr. Modi and his …

China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader
4 months, 1 week ago

China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader

Live Mint  

Washington, Nov 20 China is trying to improve ties with India in an attempt to ease pressure from the incoming Trump administration, the head of a top India-centric US business advocacy and strategic group said on Tuesday. Mukesh Aghi, president of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, said: "So, we are seeing an early impact of the Trump administration coming …

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains

India Today  

Veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria on Monday expressed optimism about the trajectory of US-India relations under Donald Trump's regime and believed it to be a "golden opportunity" for India to end China's monopoly in manufacturing. Speaking to India Today TV's News Director Rahul Kanwal, Zakaria highlighted Trump's admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and predicted continued strengthening of …

Trump will pick up from where he left off with India, says his former admin official
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump will pick up from where he left off with India, says his former admin official

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US president-elect Donald Trump, who enjoys very good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to build on the progress made during his first term and continue strengthening ties with India, his South Asia point-person at the White House during his first term has said. Speaking to PTI in an interview, Lisa Curtis, who served as deputy assistant …

How will Donald Trump presidency impact India-US ties, former aide explains
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How will Donald Trump presidency impact India-US ties, former aide explains

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump, who shares a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to build on the progress made during his first term and continue strengthening ties with India, according to his South Asia point-person at the White House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump shake hands after introductions during the "Howdi Modi" event in Sept …

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Trump’s America poised to move much closer to India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Trump’s America poised to move much closer to India

Deccan Chronicle  

Uplifting tailwinds, inspired by personal chemistry, had boosted the America-India friendship to unprecedented levels in the public imagination, with two never-before joint, public events, starting with “Howdy Modi” in Houston in 2019 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called the 2020 US election for Donald Trump. First, Americans edged closer to India by ignoring the advice given by 27 Nobel …

Donald Trump's pro-India team?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's pro-India team?

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House, India is closely monitoring his foreign policy lineup and agenda. Amid growing global crises—from Ukraine to Gaza and tensions around Taiwan and China—the potential impact on U.S.-India relations is being examined by Indian policymakers, especially given Trump’s new picks for key roles in his administration: Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of …

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy

Hindustan Times  

The electoral victory of Donald Trump, and his comeback as the United States President, has led to speculation as to the contours of his administration’s policies with respect to the Indo-Pacific region. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File …

Donald Trump loves India: Watch comedian's LOL mimicry of US President-elect
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump loves India: Watch comedian's LOL mimicry of US President-elect

India Today  

A comedian humorously envisioned Donald Trump’s visit to India, and created a video in which he mimicked the President-elect’s tone and mannerisms with spot-on accuracy. In the satirical clip, Austin Nasso brought Trump’s style to life, imagining his observations on India and leaving social media users in stitches. We love to see it.” There were several other things that ‘Trump’ …

Trump 2.0: How to make your portfolio great again
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: How to make your portfolio great again

Live Mint  

New Delhi: “Experience taught me a few things. But for global financial markets, the ‘Trump trade’ only fuelled a furious rally, with Wall Street and other major stock indices vaulting to record highs in tandem with Bitcoin, while the US dollar strengthened, and bond yields jumped sharply in the immediate aftermath of the election results. Lowering the cost of medicines …

Exclusive: Trump told me he'll visit India next year, reveals NRI banker Anshuman Mishra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Trump told me he'll visit India next year, reveals NRI banker Anshuman Mishra

India Today  

International banker and political strategist Anshuman Mishra revealed that US President-elect Donald Trump intends to visit India next year. In an exclusive interview with India Today News Director Rahul Kanwal from Manhattan, Mishra described the charged atmosphere in Trump’s inner circle -- comprising tech magnate Elon Musk, popular podcaster Joe Rogan, UFC President Dana White, billionaire Steve Wynn and others …

From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

From the India Today Archives (2017): How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

"I like thinking big. For those foxed by Trump’s blitzkrieg of measures and his shifting stands on some key issues, it’s worth recalling that his second maxim for success is "maximise your options". Trump may also egg Modi on to support his trade war with China-something India may not like to play along with, given Trump’s recent flip-flops while dealing …

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