U.S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND ITS GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES

The U.S presidential election is supposed to be held on November 3rd with the Democrats and the Republicans at loggerheads for the control of the oval office. This election has global geopolitical ramifications since the unipolar status enjoyed by America since the fall of the Soviet Union is facing an unprecedented challenge from China.

- GANESH PUTHUR*

Even though the Chinese interferences are becoming visible in the U.S political domain, Trump’s anti-China rhetoric and deployment of warships in the South China Sea along with multiple initiatives have contained the freefall of his popular vote. Trump’s rival, the then Vice President in Obama’s tenure, Joe Biden is seen by many as a viable alternative to Donald Trump who is still a reluctant businessman. The outcome of the presidential election can reshape the world order and that makes these polls interesting. India is also observing the happenings in Washington D.C since the U.S is a key strategic partner for us in the Indo-Pacific region. This article deals with the global involvement and possible alteration in international relations following the presidential elections.

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