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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The US\u2013China \u201cG2\u201d dynamic refers to a situation where the US and China act as the two main centres of <\/strong>global power. The recent Trump\u2013Xi meeting at the Busan APEC Summit, framed as a \u201cG2\u201d, highlighted this reality. Their strategic calm may reduce global tensions<\/strong>, but it also exposes India\u2019s limited economic leverage and high external dependence.<\/strong> This moment forces India to reassess its assumptions about great-power politics and rethink how it positions itself between the two dominant players.<\/p>\n

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Impacts of US\u2013China \u201cG2\u201d Dynamic on India<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. US priorities:<\/strong> The US now puts its China relationship ahead of ties with India. Trade imbalances and big-ticket deals with Beijing attract more attention in Washington than long-term strategic plans with New Delhi.<\/li>\n
  2. India\u2019s Indo-Pacific assumptions:<\/strong> India earlier believed it was central to the US Indo-Pacific strategy as a counterweight to China. The quick US trade accommodation with China, combined with continued tariff pressure on India, shows these assumptions were over-optimistic.<\/li>\n
  3. Economic costs and unequal treatment:<\/strong> US tariffs have already cost Indian workers jobs, while China gains relief and praise from Trump. This difference in treatment underlines how India\u2019s concerns can be sacrificed when they clash with core US economic interests.<\/li>\n
  4. Need for strategic rethinking:<\/strong> The \u201cG2\u201d moment signals that India cannot rely on permanent US support. India must rethink how it defines its value to Washington and prepare for frequent policy shifts. Greater flexibility becomes essential.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Way forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. From reliance to multi-alignment: <\/strong>India must move faster towards a multi-aligned posture. It should deepen ties with Europe, the UK, Gulf states, Africa, ASEAN, Russia and Central Asia. No single relationship should be able to limit or define India\u2019s choices in foreign or economic policy.<\/li>\n
    2. Reassessing the Quad and other coalitions:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n