Modi, wounded by the U.S., has his own league of disillusioned allies
Just after showing off "sibling affection" with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Kōchi, Indian Prime Minister Modi swiftly flew across the Pacific.
From July 6 to 11, Modi visited Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand within six days.
Before departing, Modi stated that this visit would further strengthen India’s “Act East Policy,” the “MAHASAGAR” vision (a shared comprehensive initiative to promote regional peace and prosperity), and its outlook on a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Analysts point out that Modi’s trip comes at a time when the U.S. commitment to the so-called Indo-Pacific region is facing growing skepticism, while China's influence continues to expand.
Less than a month ago, the United States reverted the name of the “Indo-Pacific Command” back to its former designation, the “Pacific Command.” Meanwhile, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) mechanism—comprising the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia—has not held a summit-level meeting for two years.
India appears eager to demonstrate to the world that, despite the uncertainty surrounding U.S. Indo-Pacific policy, it remains committed to maintaining close ties with regional countries.
However, according to Lin Minwang, Deputy Director of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University and Vice Director of the South Asia Research Center, India’s current foreign policy essentially amounts to building a “league of disillusioned allies” disillusioned with Trump’s policies.
Lin told Observer Network on the 9th that due to the Trump administration’s neglect of the Indo-Pacific region and its allies, India has no choice but to “huddle together” with countries similarly seeking to balance against China.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870319639379020/
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