AN ASIAN MODEL OF DEALING WITH DONALD TRUMP
Asia states will watch, with curiosity, India’s method to managing the challenges posed by a second Trump administration.
The Quadrilateral Safety Dialogue (Quad) might be one space the place India might probably be requested to do extra within the safety area, as a key initiative to counter China.
Whereas Southeast Asia had been lukewarm to this four-power platform (which additionally consists of US, Australia and Japan), a reinvigorated Quad might be seen as a constructive improvement, contributing to a steady stability of energy inside East Asia. Southeast Asia might probably count on a extra seen function for India within the area, with the potential of the joint India-Russia supersonic BrahMos missile discovering patrons past the Philippines, particularly for the reason that US has signalled the necessity for international locations to do extra for their very own safety.
In making offers, downplaying variations and turning on the allure, India might supply an attention-grabbing Asian mannequin of tips on how to take care of the Trump administration.
Dr Sinderpal Singh is Assistant Director and Coordinator of the South Asia Programme and Regional Safety Structure Programme, on the S Rajaratnam College of Worldwide Research, Nanyang Technological College.
