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America is deliberately isolating itself, says S Jaishankar on US's radical realignment
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News18•06-10-2026, 23:27
America is deliberately isolating itself, says S Jaishankar on US's radical realignment
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that a defining characteristic of the current global situation is a radical shift in America's stance, with the US deliberately making itself more isolated.
- •Speaking at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Delhi, Jaishankar highlighted the growing influence of China and noted that global competition is no longer restricted to just America and China.
- •He remarked that nations are increasingly weaponizing whatever influence or power they hold while simultaneously dealing with complex international interdependence.
- •Addressing the Iran conflict, Jaishankar emphasized that India's primary concerns are the disruptions to energy supplies, trade, and human mobility caused by the war.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the global situation is marked by a radical shift in America's stance, with the country making a conscious choice to deliberately isolate itself.
S Jaishankar explained that India's primary concerns regarding the Iran conflict are the severe disruptions it causes to energy supplies, trade systems, and human mobility. He also noted that unlike Iran, India has not signed the NPT and has reserved its rights.
Organized by the Munich Security Conference, the Munich Leaders Meeting brings together up to 80 top policymakers and experts from around the world to discuss foreign policy and security. Sessions are held behind closed doors under the Chatham House Rule to encourage candid discussions.
