Just a little more time… then America will have a new president. The race is between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. There is tough competition between the two.
The elections are being held in the United States at a time when wars are being fought on many fronts around the world. The danger of a major war in the Middle East is increasing, while the war between Russia and Ukraine does not end.
The presidential elections held every four years are not only important for the United States, but their results impact the world. Who wins the US elections will determine international relations, economic policy and stability.
Why are the US elections important?
Whether Trump or Kamala Harris wins the election… the results are expected to have a far-reaching impact. From the Gaza war to the Ukraine war, a lot can change.
If Trump wins, the course of the war between Russia and Ukraine may change. The reason for this is that Trump has supported Russian President Putin from the beginning. He has said many times that if he becomes president, he will cut off millions of dollars in economic and military aid to Ukraine. In such a situation, it can also lift the sanctions imposed on Putin and Russia. Trump blames Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia’s attack. At the same time, if Kamala Harris wins, Biden’s policies will continue.
Similarly, the ongoing war in Gaza can also make a difference. Kamala Harris supports Israel, but also talks about stopping the killing of innocent Palestinians in Gaza. While Trump has openly said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should do whatever he wants. However, Trump claims that if he becomes president, he will bring peace to the Middle East.
A poll was recently conducted in Israel, in which 66 percent of people said that Trump was their first choice for the presidential election. While only 17 percent had declared Kamala Harris as their choice.
NATO will also be affected
Two-thirds of the budget of NATO, a military organization of 31 countries, comes from the United States. Trump has threatened several times to withdraw from NATO. Former NATO Secretary General Ross Gottemoller told the BBC that Donald Trump is a nightmare for Europe.
Trump has said many times that other countries should also increase NATO’s budget. It insists that each member country should give 2 percent of its GDP to NATO. Currently only 23 of 31 countries do this. Trump says that if he wins, he will pressure other countries to increase spending.
At the same time, most European countries want Kamala Harris to win. This is because Harris’ victory will make no difference to NATO or create instability. Harris has said she will work together with NATO and the European Union for Ukraine’s victory.
What is the impact on India?
When Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congratulate him.
Relations between India and the United States have remained stable in recent years. From India’s point of view, it is more beneficial for Trump to win the election. This is because Russia is getting closer to China due to Biden’s foreign policy. While India does not want this. Relations between Russia and the United States may improve with the formation of the Trump administration. This will strengthen India’s position globally.
However, whether Trump or Kamala Harris wins, both will keep India with them. Because in the Indo-Pacific region only India can compete with China. The United States needs India to reduce China’s influence.
If Kamala Harris wins, she can try to further strengthen defense cooperation between India and the United States. Under the Biden administration, aspects such as military exercises, weapons purchases and technology transfer between the United States and India have been strengthened. However, even after Trump arrives, relations between India and the United States are likely to remain similar.
However, Trump’s arrival may create problems for Indians working in the United States. Trump’s attitude toward immigration has been harsh. In his first term, Trump had banned H-1B visas. On the other hand, Kamala Harris advocates for qualified immigrants.
If Kamala Harris wins, relations between India and the United States can improve further. Whereas, if Trump wins, his nationalism may create a challenge for Indians.
