New York sources have stated that President Donald Trump has recently unveiled his “America First National Security Strategy” giving India a “leadership role” in the “broader” Indo-Pacific region and taking a hard line on China and Russia, provoking strong reactions from Beijing and Moscow.
Meanwhile the security plan released said “We will deepen our strategic partnership with India and support its leadership role in Indian Ocean security and throughout the broader region.” Moreover Washington also pledged to increase quadrilateral cooperation with Japan, Australia and India.
Further Trump’s security strategy also stated that the US would continue
to push Pakistan to speed up its counter-terrorism efforts. "We welcome
India’s emergence as a leading global power and stronger strategic and defense
partner. We will seek to increase quadrilateral cooperation with Japan,
Australia and India.”
