Biden vs Trump | What do Super Tuesday results mean for U.S. and India?
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watch |what will a US presidential election between Biden and Trump mean for US Foreign Policy, geopolitics and India.
As US democrats and republicans each hand US President Joseph Biden and former US President Donald Trump wins in the Super Tuesday votes, a rematch between the two seems likely. What does that mean for US Foreign Policy, for geopolitics and for India? We will weigh up the differences.
Hello and Welcome to WorldView at The Hindu with me Suhasini Haidar. We will also speak to former US National Security Council official Lisa Curtis up ahead.
But first the US crossed a major milestone in its election year calendar- with Super Tuesday on March 5- a day that comes exactly 8 months before the Presidential election, due on November 5 this year.
“They call it Super Tuesday for a reason……that nobody has been able to do for a long time” said Trump.
President Joseph Biden did not give a speech on Super Tuesday, saying in a statement that the results gave Americans a choice between going forwards with him or backwards with Donald Trump. In his State of the Union speech in US Congress, he took a further swipe at Trump.
“Now my predecessor a Republican said to Putin “Do whatever you want”. A former President bowing down to a Russian leader is outrageous dangerous and unacceptable”
Clearly global events and foreign policy will be a key part of this year’s US elections, and it is important to keep an eye on how the race goes for that reason.
Yemen separatists announce dissolution under duress in Riyadh, escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE amid ongoing conflict.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi concludes visits to UAE and Sri Lanka, enhancing defence cooperation and strategic partnerships.
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado offers her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, sparking controversy and highlighting U.S.-Venezuela relations.
UAE limits student admissions to UK universities due to radicalization fears, impacting enrollment growth amid concerns over the Muslim Brotherhood.
Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for naval drills amid rising geopolitical tensions and U.S. scrutiny.
Trump announces $100 billion investment from major oil companies to revive Venezuela's oil sector ahead of a White House meeting.
Iran faces internet blackout as Ayatollah Khamenei blames protesters for unrest, citing foreign influence amid escalating tensions.
India and the EU engage in FTA talks, emphasizing protection for farmers and MSMEs amid efforts for a modern economic partnership.
Japan initiates deep-sea rare earth mining tests to reduce reliance on China, targeting valuable minerals near Minami Torishima.
Storm Goretti disrupts power for hundreds of thousands across Europe, with severe weather warnings issued in multiple countries.
Nickolay Mladenov, Trump's Gaza board pick, is a seasoned diplomat trusted by both Israel and Palestinians for peace efforts.
Syria declares a ceasefire in Aleppo after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters, displacing thousands.
One dead and 38 missing after a garbage dump collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, as rescue efforts continue.