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US defence policy in the Indo-Pacific focuses on deterring China, but India appears largely overlooked in strategic planning. US Defence Policy shaping Indo-Pacific security amid China’s rise. America just released its National Defence Strategy for 2026 on Saturday. The 24-page document outlines how the US plans to handle China's rise. Surprisingly, India doesn't get a single mention anywhere in the entire strategy. This silence speaks volumes given the current tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The Trump administration wants to counter China "through strength, not confrontation" reportedly. But skipping India while discussing Indo-Pacific security seems like a deliberate snub. Previous US strategies highlighted a partnership with India to balance China's growing power. T...

15 Asia-Pacific countries including China, Japan, and Australia will finalize the world's biggest trade deal, after India backs out, this weekend. RCEP - the world's biggest free trade agreement signed without India (Courtesy: Quartz) New Delhi: A common consensus has been reached on RCEP — Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership by 15 Asia-Pacific nations led by China. They have agreed to sign the world’s largest free trade agreement without the involvement of India. The trade agreement is expected to be signed this weekend, after New Delhi's concerns haven't got addressed. Experts believe that RCEP will be much larger than African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in both size and value. A series of trade discussions have been going on among 16 nations including India si...

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US Defence Policy to Deter China in Indo-Pacific Matters, India Overlooked

China, Japan, 13 others sign RCEP — world’s biggest trade deal without India