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What happened: India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar publicly described the US as having undergone a "radical repositioning" and become a "lonelier power," signalling New Delhi's greater willingness to state concerns with Washington while maintaining the relationship. Key numbers: No specific figures provided. Why it matters: The article argues India should pair patience with diversification, deepening ties with Europe, Russia, Japan and the Gulf rather than retaliating, as US policy is seen as more transactional and a change of president may not restore the prior relationship.

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar publicly described the US as having undergone a "radical repositioning" and become a "lonelier power," signalling New Delhi's greater willingness to state concerns with Washington while maintaining the relationship.

The article argues India should pair patience with diversification, deepening ties with Europe, Russia, Japan and the Gulf rather than retaliating, as US policy is seen as more transactional and a change of president may not restore the prior relationship.