Comment by Riaz Haq 11 hours ago

Christopher Clary
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The core reality of India’s foreign policy dilemma is this: Russia is too weak and too backward to provide India what it needs to ascend, the EU is militarily incapable and riven by its own divisions, China is too strong, and the US is erratic.

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Christopher Clary
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Why is the US erratic? In part because it can be. It is quite powerful and far away from the most threatening other great powers (China and Russia). India is also not lucky in this regard sharing a long disputed border with the most powerful of the threatening great powers.

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Christopher Clary
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“Amitabh Kant, until recently Mr. Modi’s envoy for dealing with the Group of 20 economies, said, ‘[E]ven if the trade issues are sorted out, the trust would have been lost forever.’” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/world/asia/modi-india-trump-chin...
https://x.com/clary_co/status/1954511540368912889

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AI Overview
According to recent news reports, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly been experiencing a period of "soul-searching" following what has been described as the collapse of his efforts to improve ties with the United States and China.
Background
The New York Times reported that India's efforts to transform its relationships with the US and China have highlighted the limitations of India's influence on the world stage.
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged that he might face political consequences due to the ongoing trade dispute with the US.
Despite these developments, there are indications of renewed attempts to improve relations with China, with Modi scheduled to visit later this month for the first time in seven years. However, tensions remain due to border skirmishes and China's support for Pakistan's military escalation with India.
Impact
These events have led to a moment of introspection in India, revealing the constraints on its global power despite its large size and growing economy.
Recent developments
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Prime Minister Modi indirectly criticized US President Donald Trump's "dead economy" comment during a public event in Bengaluru, emphasizing India's progress toward becoming one of the world's top three economies. He attributed this growth to a spirit of reform, performance, and transformation driven by clear intentions and honest efforts.
In summary, recent reports suggest that Prime Minister Modi and India are reassessing their foreign policy strategy and global positioning following setbacks in their relationships with the US and China.

Comment by Riaz Haq 11 hours ago

Everyone Knows Indian Economy is Dead Except Modi and Sitharaman, Says Rahul Gandhi - The Wire


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New Delhi: Hours after US President Donald Trump equated India with Russia and said that they can take their “dead economies down together”, Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi echoed his statement and said that the whole world knows this fact, except Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

“He [Trump] is right. Everybody knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy, except the prime minister and the finance minister. I am glad that President Trump has stated a fact. The whole world knows – India’s economy is a dead economy and the BJP has destroyed the economy. Why did they destroy it? To help Adani,” said Gandhi speaking to reporters outside the parliament on Thursday.

Gandhi’s statement came hours after Trump on Wednesday announced that a 25% tariff, plus a penalty, will be imposed on India starting August 1. The Union government has responded to it saying that it “will take all steps necessary to secure our national interest”. Later on Wednesday, Trump mounted a sharp attack and said, “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care,” he said.

Gandhi said that the Modi government had “destroyed India’s economic, defence and foreign policy. They are running this country into the ground.”

Earlier on Tuesday, Gandhi in his speech during the discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, demanded that the prime minister show the courage to tell parliament that US President Donald Trump is a liar in response to his continued claims of having mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Four days of military conflict between the two countries following Operation Sindoor was brought to an end, according to Trump, after he used trade as leverage and brought the two countries back from the brink of a nuclear war. Modi in his reply said no world leader had asked Operation Sindoor to be stopped but did not name Trump.

“The foreign minister, while giving a speech, says that our foreign policy is very good. On one hand, America is criticising India, and on the other hand, China is after us. When you send your delegations around the world, no country condemns Pakistan. How are they running this country – they don’t even know how to run a country, there is total confusion,” said Gandhi on Thursday.

“Trump has said 30-32 times that he brokered a ceasefire. Trump has also said that five Indian jets have been shot down, and now he is talking about imposing a 25% tariff. Have you asked yourself why Narendra Modi is unable to respond? What is the actual reason? Who is in control – understand the situation.”

Later on Thursday Gandhi also said in a statement on X that the Indian economy is dead. “The Indian economy is dead. Modi killed it,” he wrote.

“Adani-Modi partnership, Demonetisation and a flawed GST, Failed “Assemble in India”, MSMEs wiped out, Farmers crushed – Modi has destroyed the future of India’s youth because there are no jobs,” he wrote.

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