Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
In what Pakistan military claimed to be a show of ‘depth, cordiality of the dialogue,’ the Trump-Munir meeting went on for two hours despite being scheduled for an hour.
Speaking to reporters at White House ahead of scheduled meet with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Munir, Trump also says, ‘We’re going to make a trade deal with Modi of India’.
Trump was first to announce India-Pakistan ceasefire, even before the two neighbours. Push by Islamabad comes as Washington, in recent years, has pivoted strongly towards India.
Analysts view the US President's 2nd tenure with 'expectation and fear'. While stakes are high, adapting to a more transactional, unpredictable global landscape will be key for Pakistan.
Sanctions had first been imposed on the NDC in 1998 by Bill Clinton. And they were waived after 9/11 to enable counter-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan.
The US State Department has taken action against one Pakistani & three Chinese entities, in addition to one Chinese individual, under the missile sanctions laws.
In the past, the PTI head has blamed the US and completely refused to negotiate with his opponents. Now, he is ‘proud’ of the Army and wants strong relations with the US.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Whether for trade ( other economic issues ) or geopolitics and security, the world will get used to America being a smaller presence on its palette. Deal more with each other, avoiding the unequal tariffs. ASEAN is solidly integrated with China, even as it does a lot of business with America, also EU. 2. India went too far out on a limb with America. So even with the excesses of Trump 2.0, a reversion to mean was due. 3. Our leaders cover more than one country on a long trip. Makes good use of time. President Clinton visited both Pakistan and Bangladesh during his 2000 visit to India,
Whether for trade ( other economic issues ) or geopolitics and security, the world will get used to America being a smaller presence on its palette. Deal more with each other, avoiding the unequal tariffs. ASEAN is solidly integrated with China, even as it does a lot of business with America, also EU. 2. India went too far out on a limb with America. So even with the excesses of Trump 2.0, a reversion to mean was due. 3. Our leaders cover more than one country on a long trip. Makes good use of time. President Clinton visited both Pakistan and Bangladesh during his 2000 visit to India,