Bolton: Trump and Modi’s Relationship – A Lesson in Foreign Policy

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has commented on the evolving relationship between former President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying their once-strong bond is no longer. He offered this shift as a point of reflection for other international leaders. Bolton believes that positive personal relationships, such as that between Trump and the UK’s Keir Starmer, are unable to protect against negative outcomes. Bolton’s comments arise amid increasing tensions between India and the US, linked to Trump’s tariffs. PM Modi was seen with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, which Bolton highlights as evidence of India potentially shifting its focus in terms of international alliances. He added that Trump tends to see international relations through the lens of his personal relationships with leaders, suggesting that these personal bonds significantly influence the US’s relationships with other countries.