Is Donald Trump deliberately trying to destabilize India? Some recent comments from his aides, especially references to caste and class, have raised alarms.
But the suggestion that the U.S. president is pursuing a calculated strategy to sow chaos in India seems far-fetched. Trump has long favored blunt rhetoric and public pressure to advance his goals, often without much nuance.
Destabilizing India would serve no clear American interest, especially given New Delhi’s role as a strategic partner. Yudhajit Shankar Das of India Today is wrong to suggest otherwise.
The remarks reflect Trump’s trademark style: abrasive, personal, and politically opportunistic, but not strategically sophisticated.