External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has indicated that, regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the country might adopt a "more isolationist" stance. He shared this view during an event in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday (November 6).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism about India’s relationship with the United States. | PTI Photo
Jaishankar remarked that the election outcome is "unlikely" to change what he described as a "long-term trend in U.S. policy." He pointed out that this trend has been evolving across multiple administrations, with a consistent shift toward a more cautious approach to international commitments.
The US may not maintain its dominance
Jaishankar noted that this cautious approach began as early as President Obama’s administration. He pointed to the United States’ reluctance to deploy troops overseas and its eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden as recent examples.
“President Trump may be more articulate and expressive in that regard. But, it's important to look at the US more nationally than purely in terms of the ideology of the administration of the day. If we are truly analysing them, I think we have to prepare for a world where actually the kind of dominance and generosity which the US had in the early days may not continue,” he added.
India-US relations
On Tuesday, November 5, Jaishankar conveyed optimism about India’s relationship with the United States, stating that it is set to "continue growing in the future." He emphasized a mutual interest in fostering a collaborative and consensual global order.
“We all have an interest today in creating some kind of collaborative, consensual arrangement,” Jaishankar said.
2024 U.S. Election Outcomes
A total of 538 electoral votes are up for grabs, with 270 required to secure the presidency. Swing states are pivotal, as many other states tend to follow consistent voting patterns.
This close race is considered historic; if Harris wins, she would become the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of South Asian heritage to hold the office of U.S. president.
Opinion polls indicate a tight race between Harris and Trump, with some surveys giving Harris a slight edge.
In addition to Pennsylvania, other key swing states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Over 82 million Americans have already voted early or by mail, according to data from the University of Florida.
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