February 28, 2017

"In recent days, India’s attention has been on some of the changes introduced by the administration of US President Donald Trump. They include restrictions on H1-B visas, as well as the US’ attempt to get the UN to impose a ban on Masood Azhar, the head of Jaish-E-Mohammed. The travel ban imposed on seven Muslim-majority countries, as well as Trump’s approach towards China and Japan are also being watched closely in India. While New Delhi is keeping an eye on whether the ban on the seven countries could be followed by harsh steps against Pakistan, Trump’s approach towards China and Japan will not determine but certainly impact India’s role in the Asia-Pacific.

While the naysayers in India argue that Trump’s less proactive approach in Asia will only give greater space to China, optimists are of the view that there will be no fundamental rethink on key issues. During Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s recent conversation with the US President, the issue of the South China Sea did come up, as did the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistani soil. Optimists believe that the Trump administration will be tougher on Pakistan, and they cite the recent pressure by the US to impose a ban on Masood Azhar."

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