Trump's Policy Unites India-Russia

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy, stating that Trump inadvertently brought India and Russia closer together. Rubin argues that Trump's handling of relations with India, possibly influenced by flattery or alleged bribery from Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar, led to India's increased outreach to Russia. During Vladimir Putin's visit to India, significant agreements were made, particularly concerning energy, with Russia promising uninterrupted fuel supplies. Rubin highlights the hypocrisy of the United States in lecturing India about purchasing Russian fuel while the United States itself maintains economic ties with Russia. He emphasizes that India, as a growing economy, prioritizes its energy needs and national interests, leading to strengthened ties with Russia. This geopolitical shift is seen by many as a result of Donald Trump's 'gross incompetence,' creating a strategic deficit for the United States.