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On May 7, 2025, President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for David Perdue, the new U.S. ambassador to China, at the White House in Washington, D.C. — Reuters
President Donald Trump has been altering the dynamics of U.S. foreign relations. Amid escalating violence between India and Pakistan, he appears to be reverting to a more conventional and cautious diplomatic approach.
Historically, the U.S. has aimed to strengthen its relationship with India, and following a tragic incident where suspected Islamist militants killed 26 individuals in Jammu and Kashmir, Trump expressed his support for India.
While he refrained from criticizing India after its military actions against Pakistan, Trump has called for swift resolutions. “It’s truly awful,” he remarked. “I have great relationships with both countries. I know them well, and I wish to see them resolve their differences and bring peace.”
In the wake of the attacks, India updated Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also currently serving as the interim national security advisor, regarding their military operations.
Rubio subsequently reached out to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, urging condemnation of the violence and stressing the importance of collaboration, while also advising India’s Foreign Minister to avoid further escalation.
Lisa Curtis, who served as the senior director for South Asia at the National Security Council during Trump’s first term, noted that the U.S. holds a unique position in influencing both nations. "Other countries may be concerned and might engage with Indian and Pakistani leaders, but ultimately, it falls upon the United States to facilitate a resolution that allows both sides to save face," Curtis stated, now serving as a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.
In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India ordered military strikes following a deadly assault, which primarily targeted soldiers instead of civilians. Mike Pompeo, who was Trump’s Secretary of State at that time, later recounted in his memoir how he de-escalated tensions after receiving reports from India that suggested Pakistan was preparing for a nuclear strike. “The world doesn’t fully grasp how close the India-Pakistan rivalry came to a nuclear crisis,” Pompeo revealed.
Setting Priorities
Since his return, Trump has largely overlooked career diplomats, choosing instead to rely on his associate, Steve Witkoff, to navigate global affairs. Although Trump has not made significant strides in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Witkoff is still engaged in diplomatic efforts with Iran and recently succeeded in negotiating with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
“The Trump administration is currently grappling with multiple global crises and is eager to prevent another one from emerging," said Aparna Pande, a research fellow at the Hudson Institute. "Their focus remains on trade, commerce, and competing with China, and any conflict could divert India’s attention, which is a crucial partner in these initiatives.”
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