Does U.S. imperialism threaten the world?

• The U.S. has unilaterally struck three nuclear facilities in Iran during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, violating international laws.
• The U.S.’s ‘America First’ policy has been used to revive U.S. dominance and hegemony.
• The rise of China, its economic power, technological progress, and global political influence, has led to the U.S. viewing China’s rise as a threat.
• The U.S. is rattled by China’s rise and the decline of its own power internationally, creating a potential rivalry or a new Cold War.
• If a consensus between the U.S. and China is reached on how to behave internationally, it could create difficulties for other rising powers like India.
• The U.S.’s dominance is threatened by China’s advances in areas such as renewables and electronics.
• The U.S.-led pole and China-led pole pose a challenge for rising powers like India, Brazil, and South Africa.
• A multipolar world order with more consensusbuilding and conversations is more beneficial for emerging powers like India.
• India’s growing multipolarity and its role within it could be beneficial, but it has become more aligned with the U.S. through economic and defense ties.
• India’s security concerns are exacerbated by China’s territorial claims and past conflicts with China.

India’s Security Needs and the Role of the Global South

India’s Security Needs
• India’s ability to meet its security needs is dependent on its friendships with countries like Russia, the U.S., and France.
• States must prioritize their own security and support from the Global South, the SCO, or the BRICS countries.

India’s Multi-Alignedness
• Despite India’s close ties with the U.S., the U.S. intervened to settle disputes after the Pahalgam attack and the Pakistan-Pakistan stand-off.
• Aligning with the geopolitical interests of the U.S. in Asia risks shrinking India’s capacity or opportunities in a multipolar world.

Impact of India’s Non-Alignedness on BRICS and Other Groupings
• Prioritizing interests first is crucial in an anarchic international system.
• The SCO is a China-dominated entity, and India and China are not good friends.
• India should take a stand against aggression within BRICS and take a stand against attacks on territorial sovereignty.

India’s Strategic Alignment with the U.S.
• Strategic alignment with one of the big powers undermines India’s claim as a spokesperson for the Global South.
• India’s strategic ties with the U.S. hamper its potential and role in a multipolar world.

Impact of Trump’s Policies on Global South
• The real victims of Trump’s policies will be the countries of the Global South, causing economic suffering, job loss, and serious financial problems.
• India should be part of the mainstream Global South resistance, addressing issues like the debt crisis, trade imbalances, and climate change.

The Need for Alternatives
• In an age of failing multilateralism, alternatives like the Global South need to come together and address the issues faced by humanity.