If this ‘triangle’ of Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin comes together, it will be one of the biggest political changes of the 21st century. Are we watching the rise of a new ‘Three Muskitiers’ alliance to surround China? A long conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin indicates that the US and Russia may be one again and this time India will stand with him as an important strategic partner.
Trinity of new world system?
The US and the then Soviet Union joined hands to stop Hitler during World War II. Today, after about 80 years, global equations are once again changing rapidly. This time the challenge is from China, whose aggressive expansionist policy and hunger for economic dominance have made the whole world restless. A long conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin indicates that the US and Russia may be one again and this time India will stand with him as an important strategic partner.
Equal ideology, strong chemistry
Modi, Trump and Putin, not only the personal understanding of these three leaders is the same, but their political thinking is also the same. Donald Trump wants to bring America back to the summit of global power. His ‘US First’ policy focuses on reducing China’s growing influence. He believes that China’s economic dominance is the biggest threat to American interests. So on the other hand, Vladimir Putin’s Russia may be showing friendship with China, but the reality is that Russia feels threatened by the rise of another superpower. China’s economic and military power has been making Russia uncomfortable for a long time. It would be better to put strategic pressure on China with Putin America and India. On the other hand, India, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, is strengthening its position on the global platform and its Hind-Pacific strategy focuses on fighting China. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aggressive stance on the border and intervention in South Asia are major threats for India. Modi has created excellent personal and diplomatic relations with both Trump and Putin. There are similarities in the ideology of these three leaders. National interests are paramount, which weakens China’s grip on global power balance and strengthens the strategic status of the respective countries.
