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Jaishankar Warns U.S. Becoming “Loner” Amid China Rise

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Munich Security Conference on 4 October 2026, noting U.S. isolation.
He warned the United States is deliberately becoming a lonelier power as China’s rise creates a competitive multipolar order.
He said China now produces about one-third of global manufacturing output, expanding its political influence.
He defended India’s historic partnership with Russia, citing defence, nuclear and energy cooperation.

History

Historical Context

India and the Soviet Union opened embassies in April 1947 and signed the 9 August 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship—a 20-year pact that moved New Delhi from strict non-alignment and supplied the bulk of its arms, with Soviet aid outpacing Chinese support by 1960. Minister S. Jaishankar now points to that legacy as India balances ties with the United States and China while deepening defence projects with Russia.

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Story summary

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Munich Security Conference on 4 October 2026, noting U.S. isolation.
He warned the United States is deliberately becoming a lonelier power as China’s rise creates a competitive multipolar order.
He said China now produces about one-third of global manufacturing output, expanding its political influence.
He defended India’s historic partnership with Russia, citing defence, nuclear and energy cooperation.

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