The discussion among experts touched upon Donald Trump's reaction to analytics presented in a well-known satirical show, highlighting the importance of media image in international politics.
A key topic was the potential meeting between Trump and Putin regarding the war in Ukraine. Experts believe such a meeting would be ineffective without the involvement of other parties like Europe and Ukraine. The continuation of the war, they note, is disadvantageous primarily for Ukraine and Russia, while the US, Europe, and especially China benefit from having more time for strategic change.
The conversation also addressed China's role as a significant beneficiary of the prolonged conflict and considered India as a potential Western partner whose stance could shift the balance of power. However, Trump's policy of imposing sanctions and his approach toward India are driving the country closer to China rather than the US, demonstrating the ineffectiveness of unilateral pressure without taking strategic partner interests into account.
It was noted that the introduction of tariffs and secondary sanctions against India has unintended consequences, prompting Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit China for the first time in many years, despite historic tensions. Experts point out that rather than attracting India to the Western camp, such actions push it toward closer cooperation with Beijing, potentially harming the US position in global competition with China.
The importance of a balanced approach to international relations and an understanding of new economic and political realities was emphasized, as forceful actions and sanctions alone can produce the opposite effect for initiators.
