https://sputniknews.in/20250126/trumps-us-centred-moves-prompt-south-asian-nations-to-rethink-ties-8705956.html
Trump's US-Centred Moves Prompt South Asian Nations To Rethink Ties
Trump's US-Centred Moves Prompt South Asian Nations To Rethink Ties
Sputnik India
US President Donald Trump signed over 25 executive orders in his first week in office, sparking significant geopolitical attention. Sputnik India analyses how these US-centric moves have far-reaching repercussions on South Asia.
2025-01-26T20:45+0530
2025-01-26T20:45+0530
2025-01-27T11:27+0530
sputnik opinion
donald trump
india
south asia
us
brics
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.in/img/07e9/01/18/8701477_0:0:3067:1725_1920x0_80_0_0_2e572b134967eded7aac7bb41c627c41.jpg
President Trump’s US-centred stance will push South Asia and the Global South to reorient their geopolitical positions.Retired Indian Navy captain Dr Gurpreet S Khurana, a former executive director of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), told Sputnik that the BRICS group was the most viable alternative as a multi-polar framework, particularly for ‘de-dollarisation’.It is also a counterweight to the Group of Seven (G7), the former executive director of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) added.The reality is that re-orientation by the Global South/South Asia will be severely constrained by the fact the US wields considerable comprehensive power as substantive leverage, the pundit stressed.“President Trump knows this very well, which is encouraging him to use this leverage in a manner," Khurana argued. "It may be unprecedented, but it is the personality of President Trump that the world is compelled to accept, and states seem to have no alternative options.”Dr Sasmit Patra, a member of India's upper house of parliament, told Sputnik that Trump's flurry of executive orders on his first day in office was expected, but each has significant implications for global dynamics."As far as India is concerned, the current US administration poses no threat to our community in the United States or to our relations with the nation," Patra said.But Trump’s policies are mainly focussed on combatting unemployment and illegal immigration from to neighbouring countries.If Donald Trump pressures South Asian allies to align with his policies, he will likely do the same with the entire BRICS apparatus. So is overly simplistic to suggest that those currently reliant on US aid could turn to BRICS as a full alternative, Waqar Rizvi, a Canadian-Pakistani geopolitical analyst told Sputnik.“Trump may cut substantial funding anyway, driven by his domestic political needs and 'America First' priorities," Rizvi said."With this president, traditional US foreign policymaking is discarded, making the latter scenario a real possibility — never say never,” Rizvi argued.
https://sputniknews.in/20250122/trump-likely-to-dump-ukraine-shore-up-indo-pacific-support-experts-8691105.html
india
south asia
us
Sputnik India
feedback.hindi@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2025
Muhammad Sharif
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.in/img/07e7/0b/05/5257054_0:0:443:444_100x100_80_0_0_b8bd2af32be62a6eecdb4a84c7fd978f.jpg
Muhammad Sharif
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.in/img/07e7/0b/05/5257054_0:0:443:444_100x100_80_0_0_b8bd2af32be62a6eecdb4a84c7fd978f.jpg
News
en_IN
Sputnik India
feedback.hindi@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik India
feedback.hindi@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Muhammad Sharif
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.in/img/07e7/0b/05/5257054_0:0:443:444_100x100_80_0_0_b8bd2af32be62a6eecdb4a84c7fd978f.jpg
donald trump, india, south asia, us, brics
donald trump, india, south asia, us, brics
Trump's US-Centred Moves Prompt South Asian Nations To Rethink Ties
20:45 26.01.2025 (Updated: 11:27 27.01.2025) US President Donald Trump signed over 25 executive orders in his first week in office, sparking significant geopolitical attention. Sputnik analyses how these US-centric moves have far-reaching repercussions on South Asia.
President Trump’s US-centred stance will push South Asia and the Global South to reorient their geopolitical positions.
Retired Indian Navy captain Dr Gurpreet S Khurana, a former executive director of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), told Sputnik that the BRICS group was the most viable alternative as a multi-polar framework, particularly for ‘de-dollarisation’.
It is also a counterweight to the Group of Seven (G7), the former executive director of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) added.
“Since the dynamics of geopolitics are very fluid, the current geopolitical reality may undergo a transformational shift in favour of BRICs if President Trump falters in his foreign policy, such as in terms of his seemingly-boastful promises of ending the Ukraine War and peace in West Asia,” Dr Khurana said.
The reality is that re-orientation by the Global South/South Asia will be severely constrained by the fact the US wields considerable comprehensive power as substantive leverage, the pundit stressed.
“President Trump knows this very well, which is encouraging him to use this leverage in a manner," Khurana argued. "It may be unprecedented, but it is the personality of President Trump that the world is compelled to accept, and states seem to have no alternative options.”
Dr Sasmit Patra, a member of India's upper house of parliament, told Sputnik that Trump's flurry of executive orders on his first day in office was expected, but each has significant implications for global dynamics.
"As far as India is concerned, the current US administration poses no threat to our community in the United States or to our relations with the nation," Patra said.
But Trump’s policies are mainly focussed on combatting unemployment and illegal immigration from to neighbouring countries.
"As an advocate of multilateralism, India is committed to deepening its connections with countries that pursue peace and prosperity on a number of global forums,” Patra noted. “The US-India relationship is expected to strengthen further with President Trump's return, opening the door for closer cooperation in fields of shared interest and international goals.”
If Donald Trump pressures South Asian allies to align with his policies, he will likely do the same with the entire BRICS apparatus. So is overly simplistic to suggest that those currently reliant on US aid could turn to BRICS as a full alternative, Waqar Rizvi, a Canadian-Pakistani geopolitical analyst told Sputnik.
“Trump may cut substantial funding anyway, driven by his domestic political needs and 'America First' priorities," Rizvi said.
He laid out two scenarios: BRICS could face increased pressure throughout Trump's presidency to provide an alternative, or A strong BRICS could be seen as a welcome alternative to US reliance, which would help Trump reduce US overseas involvement — financially and otherwise — securing a significant domestic political victory.
"With this president, traditional US foreign policymaking is discarded, making the latter scenario a real possibility — never say never,” Rizvi argued.
