US Presidential Election 2024: How it will impact foreign policy?
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump Photograph:( Reuters )
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US has been on the forefront in dealing with complex challenges of the world and playing a key role in securing peace.
US has been on the forefront in dealing with complex challenges of the world and playing a key role in securing peace.
The United States presidential elections come at a time when foreign leaders are appealing for American leadership and support amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war.
As Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, the November 5 elections will decide who gets to be the next US President.
US has been at the forefront in dealing with complex challenges of the world and playing a key role in securing peace.
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US-India relationship
One of the key focus areas for the US has been strengthening its relationship with India. The partnership between both countries is essential in addressing common foreign policy challenges, including defence collaboration, counter-terrorism and maritime security.
Former US Ambassador to India, Tim Roehme, told CNBC-TV18, "There are many, many things to celebrate in terms of the United States-India relationship. I think the election is going to have a profound effect on the US foreign policy. Mr Trump, Vice President Harris, bring very, very different perspectives to the policies, whether they be the Middle East, the Ukraine war, China tariffs, or even US-India policies."
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China and Economic Strategy
America's relationship with China remains critical, as both Trump and Harris share similar views on the need to stabilise the relationship.
However, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have campaigned with a hard stance against Chinese competition.
According to a Chinese media, China Briefing, the two candidates share similar visions regarding their policies in China. Both of them share a resolute stance on addressing trade imbalances and national security concerns, underscoring the bipartisan consensus on adopting a hardline approach to engagement with China.
(With inputs from agencies)
