Trump's rebuke, Xi's handshake, Putin's oil: India's foreign policy test
Published: 8/29/2025

India faces a foreign policy challenge amid shifting global dynamics, balancing relations with the US, China, and Russia. Tensions with the US over discounted Russian oil and trade have strained ties, pushing India towards pragmatic diplomacy with China and Russia. India's strategic autonomy is prioritized as it navigates various alliances while focusing on managing China in the long term.



