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Jaishankar: US 'Deliberately Lonelier Power' Amid Global Order Shift
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Firstpost•04-10-2026, 18:32
Jaishankar: US 'Deliberately Lonelier Power' Amid Global Order Shift
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the global order is undergoing a major shift, with the US experiencing a "radical repositioning" and China gaining influence.
- •Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Delhi, Jaishankar highlighted that the change in US posture was a deliberate choice, making it a "lonelier power."
- •He noted China's growing weight and its self-perception as a "unique country" as another defining feature of the current global landscape.
- •Jaishankar emphasized that the shift in Washington's approach was not merely external pressure but a conscious decision, significantly shaping the international landscape.
- •The minister added that competition among major powers extends beyond the US and China, with countries increasingly using leverage as a tool, leading to the "weaponization" of influence.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the global order is undergoing a major shift, with the United States deliberately undergoing a "radical repositioning" to become a "lonelier power" while China continues to grow its influence.
Jaishankar noted that major power rivalry extends far beyond Washington and Beijing, leading to the weaponization of whatever leverage nations possess alongside strong global interdependence.
Organized by the Munich Security Conference, the meeting brings together up to 80 senior policymakers, decision-makers, and experts under the Chatham House Rule to candidly discuss major foreign and security policy issues.
