Between Perception and Reality: Trump’s Shifting Image in the Indo-Pacific

Author: ABHISHEK SHARMA

Published on: Aug 04, 2025

 

Since Trump has been re-elected to the White House, a lot has changed worldwide, be it the United States’ (US) opposition to the Ukraine-Russia war or support for Israel's attack on Iran, the weakening of the global multilateral governance institutions such as the World Trade Organisation, or the violation of international rules for mining in the deep sea. While all these changes have directly impacted the US's perception globally, their impact among its Indo-Pacific allies and partners has been interesting, given the contradictions.

 

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