US Considers 'Core 5' with China, India, Russia, Japan: 'Far-Out But Not Shocking'

• A 'Core 5' (C5) forum, including the US, China, India, Russia, and Japan, is being discussed in Washington.
• The concept was outlined in an unpublished US National Security Strategy, as reported by Defense One and Politico.
• The proposed C5 aims to engage major global powers beyond the traditional G7 framework.
• Initial summits would focus on Middle East security, including potential Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization.
• This initiative reflects a shift in US foreign policy towards emerging powers and a more transactional diplomatic approach.

Why It Matters: Proposed 'Core 5' group signals a major shift in global power and US strategy.