Opinion | US Election: What Exactly Would A Trump Or A Harris Mean For The World?

Dhruva Jaishankar | Wednesday October 09, 2024

For both Trump and Harris, whose views on foreign policy are still inchoate beyond a broad continuation of incumbent Joe Biden's approach, a primary determinant of their outlook will be their policy towards China.

Opinion: 2+ 2 Delay Does Not Mean India-US Ties Are In Trouble

Dhruva Jaishankar | Friday June 29, 2018

It is remarkable to consider how much the India-US strategic and security relationship has evolved over the past quarter century.

Opinion: China Miscalculated How To Handle India, Allowed Face-Saving Exit

Dhruva Jaishankar | Tuesday August 29, 2017

Three questions remain. Why did the situation come about? Why did it end? And what might be the long-term consequences?

Opinion: On China, Modi Won Unexpected Support From Trump

Dhruva Jaishankar | Wednesday June 28, 2017

There is a lot to analyse, and possibly over-analyse, about the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Opinion: Can Trump Really Value A Strong, Independent India? Unclear

Dhruva Jaishankar | Wednesday February 15, 2017

There is no indication yet that Trump fully appreciates the value of a strong but independent India for preserving America's place in the world.

Opinion: What Trump's TPP Withdrawal Means For India

Dhruva Jaishankar | Tuesday January 24, 2017

In one of his first acts upon assuming office, Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum confirming the U.S. withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This move did not come as a surprise. As a presidential candidate, Trump had vociferously campaigned against what he described as bad or unfair trade agreements that the United States had signed onto, cla...