The Globalist India’s Modi embraces Xi and Putin after being iced out by Trump
Sep 3, 2025
In this discussion, Ash Badwaj highlights India's emerging partnerships with Xi Jinping and Putin, analyzing the fallout from Trump's foreign policy. Negar Anga delves into the complexity of Iran's nuclear negotiations amidst shifting alliances. Inga Torda provides insights on global media narratives while Mark Edelman comments on U.S. political strategies. Bernie Cho shares excitement over a new K-pop venue in Seoul, showcasing the cultural impact of the industry and its growing global influence.
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China's Power Play
- Xi used an 80th-anniversary parade to showcase China's advanced military tech and narrative of rejuvenation.
- The display signals China can match US capabilities and seeks to normalise a stronger global role.
India's Strategic Hedging
- India's attendance at the SCO and Modi's talks with Xi suggest New Delhi is recalibrating relations rather than fully aligning.
- Modi may be leveraging engagement with China to pressure the US over tariffs and strategic treatment.
Russia's Limited Leverage
- Russia offers energy and military hardware but lacks economic innovation, making it a partner of limited breadth.
- A Russia-China partnership could let Russia tap into Chinese innovation while giving China wider geopolitical reach.