Trump 2.0 and Changing Indo-Pacific Strategic Dynamics: Implications for India

By : Rahul Mishra

Page No: 361-380

Abstract
The Indo-Pacific region is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by shifting power equations between the USA, China, and the rising Global South. Under Trump 2.0, US foreign policy has become unpredictable, marked by a preference for bilateralism, softened stances towards China and Russia, and diminishing commitment to minilateral frameworks like the Quad. For India, this prompts a reassessment of its approach to regional security and partnerships, including Quad, SCO, and the BRICS. As the strategic landscape evolves, India must navigate complex challenges and opportunities to safeguard its interests amidst the rise of the Global South, shifting alliances, and an apparent shift from a rules-based to a deals-based international order.

Author
Rahul Mishra is an Associate Professor, Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies, SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, and a Senior Research Fellow at the German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance, Thammasat University, Thailand
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/IFAJ.2025.20.4.5