Global Horizons
Date: March 09, 2025
This month’s issue opens with an assessment of the policies and pronouncements of the Trump administration during its first month, which point towards a clear intent to re-order the trans-Atlantic partnership that has been the bedrock of the US-led Western alliance system since the end of World War II. This change is being superimposed on the damage already done to international institutions by Western actions in recent years, especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ironically, this is also manifested in the Trump administration’s approach to the war in Ukraine.
The author outlines the rapid developments in February, with the Trump administration’s sharp messaging to Europe, from the continent’s politics to safeguarding European security, while the US turns its focus to other priorities, including “deterring war with China in the Pacific”.
While reaching out to Russia, the US turned up the pressure on Ukraine to negotiate peace, including by suspending, military assistance and intelligence sharing. In response, European leaders huddled in London and Brussels to discuss taking on responsibility for European security, and contributing to security guarantees for Ukraine. As Trump seeks a fresh alignment with Russia, there will be calls within Europe to also find a way back to engaging Russia.
These developments will be of concern to China, which responded by holding out a hand a friendship and offering to work with Europe for an equal and orderly multipolar world. Meanwhile, the leaders of Russia and China reaffirmed the importance of their comprehensive partnership, and strategic cooperation.
The author notes that the evolution of the triangular relationship between the US, Russia and China, along with the European response, will majorly impact the evolution of the international order.
This issue also covers ongoing developments in Gaza and Syria, as well as escalating conflicts in Africa.
Finally, the author turns to sign significant developments in India’s foreign relations during the month, in particular the highly productive visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and France, which yielded positive and substantive outcomes which are detailed in this issue. He also highlights the visits of the Amir of Qatar to India, as well as of the President of the European Commission accompanied by her entire College of Commissioners.
The author concludes that a new paradigm appears to be emerging in international relations. Indian policy makers will need to be even more proactive and nimble footed to ensure that Indian interests are well protected in times to come.
To read this issue of Global Horizons, Vol. III, Issue 2, please see the PDF attached.
The author outlines the rapid developments in February, with the Trump administration’s sharp messaging to Europe, from the continent’s politics to safeguarding European security, while the US turns its focus to other priorities, including “deterring war with China in the Pacific”.
While reaching out to Russia, the US turned up the pressure on Ukraine to negotiate peace, including by suspending, military assistance and intelligence sharing. In response, European leaders huddled in London and Brussels to discuss taking on responsibility for European security, and contributing to security guarantees for Ukraine. As Trump seeks a fresh alignment with Russia, there will be calls within Europe to also find a way back to engaging Russia.
These developments will be of concern to China, which responded by holding out a hand a friendship and offering to work with Europe for an equal and orderly multipolar world. Meanwhile, the leaders of Russia and China reaffirmed the importance of their comprehensive partnership, and strategic cooperation.
The author notes that the evolution of the triangular relationship between the US, Russia and China, along with the European response, will majorly impact the evolution of the international order.
This issue also covers ongoing developments in Gaza and Syria, as well as escalating conflicts in Africa.
Finally, the author turns to sign significant developments in India’s foreign relations during the month, in particular the highly productive visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and France, which yielded positive and substantive outcomes which are detailed in this issue. He also highlights the visits of the Amir of Qatar to India, as well as of the President of the European Commission accompanied by her entire College of Commissioners.
The author concludes that a new paradigm appears to be emerging in international relations. Indian policy makers will need to be even more proactive and nimble footed to ensure that Indian interests are well protected in times to come.
To read this issue of Global Horizons, Vol. III, Issue 2, please see the PDF attached.
