Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Economist: US May Weaken India Like Russia and China
A US economist, Jeffrey Sachs, believes the US might try to limit India's success, similar to how it deals with Russia and China.
He thinks the US doesn't like other countries becoming too powerful and challenging its influence.
The US is also not happy that India buys weapons from Russia and is part of a group that wants to use less US currency.
The US wants India to buy its military equipment instead.
Sachs advises India not to get caught up in US strategies against China, as India is too significant for that game.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs warns the US may try to weaken India as it grows stronger.
Sachs cites US actions towards Russia and China as precedents.
He suggests the US aims to undermine countries challenging its global dominance.
The US has pressured India to distance itself from Russia due to the Ukraine war.
US Secretary of Commerce noted India's military purchases from Russia concern the US.
- Who
- Economist Jeffrey Sachs and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
- What
- Economist Jeffrey Sachs warns that the US may try to weaken India as it becomes more successful, similar to its actions towards Russia and China.
- When
- The warning was made in a recent interview and during a summit in April.
- Where
- The discussion took place during an interview and at the Rising Bharat Summit.
- Why
- Sachs believes the US aims to maintain global dominance by opposing rising powers. The US wants India to align with its foreign policy objectives, especially regarding Russia.
US Stance
India's Position
Military Alignment
US Stance
Concerned about India's continued military purchases from Russia.
India's Position
India maintains its military and economic relationship with Russia.
Foreign Policy
US Stance
The US wants India to decrease dependence on the dollar and distance itself from Russia.
India's Position
India seeks to expand cooperation with Russia.
- Economist
- Jeffrey Sachs
- US Stance
- Concerned about India's military ties with Russia and BRICS membership
- India's Military
- Mainly purchases equipment from Russia
- US Goal
- To have India buy its military equipment
- Sachs's Prediction
- India to become the world's second-largest economy in 10-15 years.