Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice
· World · Times of India, Axios, New York Times
Trump tweeted support for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, a pact that commits the three to treat an armed attack on one as an attack on all and to deepen military cooperation. He also ordered a substantial reduction to the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercises with South Korea, citing cost concerns and his personal relationship with Kim Jong Un. The decision comes after Trump praised the Saudi‑Turkey‑Pakistan pact as a step toward more meaningful defence cooperation. India, whose cabinet has been studying the implications for national security and regional stability, views the new alliance with caution because it brings a key Pakistan ally closer to Washington. The moves suggest a shift in U.S. foreign‑policy emphasis toward personal ties with strongmen instead of established alliance structures.
Why it matters
India may need to reassess its defence posture as Washington backs a new security architecture that includes Pakistan, which could alter Indo‑US strategic calculations and regional stability.
Read the original report — Times of India
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