You know what’s cooking in the global corridors of power? The “America First” drama is starting to backfire—big time. donald trump, with his tough talk and tariff tantrums, thought he’d have europe dancing to Washington’s tunes. But guess what? The Europeans are quietly slipping away and sliding right into India’s corner. Yes, you heard that right—India is the new darling of Europe. From trade talks to defense deals, Brussels is rolling out the red carpet for New Delhi. Macron, Merz, and company are suddenly chanting “strategic autonomy” like it’s the hottest new trend. Translation? “Sorry, Uncle Sam, we don’t need you holding our hand anymore.”.jpg)
And poor Trump? The man who wanted to make America the center of gravity is watching the spotlight shift eastward. europe is whispering sweet nothings to india, signing long-stalled agreements, and even plotting mega projects like the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. It’s like breaking up with a long-time partner and showing off your glamorous new date at the same party.
The best part? india is loving the attention. Jaishankar’s been throwing shade subtly, reminding everyone that relying on “a single market” is sooo last season. european companies are moving operations to india, politicians are hyping up india as “the partner of the future,” and the cricket-mad nation is suddenly the power player at the global dinner table. While trump thought he was isolating China, it looks like he’s the one being isolated. europe and india are cozying up, new alliances are brewing, and the U.S. may just find itself sitting alone in the cafeteria, tray in hand.
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