Dr Bruno Surdel for Orissa Post – India: "Europe between Trump and Putin".

Bruno Surdel, CSM analyst, writes in Orissa Post, India: “From the position of fresh Delhi, the European diplomatic competition around Russia brings with it any crucial lessons and possible mention points.
Firstly, Europe's determination to keep sanctions and a deterrence policy – sometimes even against the United States diplomatic line – shows that the power of influence and economical tools are of real importance. India should besides consider how trade, finance and value can become part of their strategical attitude.
Secondly, the Polish consequence of combining a strategical alliance with Washington with building our own European capabilities is an interesting model: Warsaw does not trust solely on the US, but builds its own possible in multilateral systems.
Thirdly, at a time erstwhile the large powers negociate above the heads of others, the function of regional actors is increasing – Europe is pushing its own agenda even erstwhile president Trump is courting Putin. India, in Asia's relations with China and another powers, should besides strive to be a co-founder of specified an agenda.
President Trump's willingness to enter into a "transaction" alternatively of following rules reminds democratic countries around the planet of how easy the rules of the game can be redefined. The attitude of Poland in this context remains clear and clear – it is both a informing and an example for a planet where diplomatic relations can change overnight.”

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