Rubio's India Visit Highlights US Transactional Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Rubio's visit to India bypassed traditional diplomatic channels, focusing on business leaders. This highlights the unpredictability of US foreign policy under the Trump administration and India's limited strategic value as a counterweight to China.
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