Trump 2.0: India Recalibrates Strategy Amidst US Unpredictability

• Experts Harsh Vardhan Pant (ORF) and Meera Shankar highlight the unpredictable nature of Trump's potential second term and its impact on India-US relations.
• Trump's policies, including weaponizing tariffs and withdrawing from international agreements, create global anxiety and instability.
• India is shifting towards a transactional model in its relationship with the US, aligning with Trump's preferred approach.
• New Delhi is focusing on strengthening Indo-Pacific partnerships and safeguarding its strategic autonomy amidst US unpredictability.
• India is hedging diplomatically by recalibrating ties with China and Russia while deepening engagements with other global partners.

Why It Matters: India is strategically adjusting its foreign policy to navigate the unpredictable landscape of a potential Trump 2.0 presidency.