India-China border peace reaffirmed; US role questioned amid transactional ties

At the BRICS summit, Xi and Modi reaffirmed border peace and economic ties, but Beijing's readout highlighted the US factor, suggesting a pointed reminder of Washington's influence. The article questions whether transactional US support would aid India in a future border crisis with China, reflecting uncertainty in trilateral dynamics. This matters as it signals potential shifts in India's strategic alignment and regional power balance.