At the SCO summit, India balanced engagement with China and Russia while maintaining its sovereignty and independence, signaling a cautious, pragmatic foreign policy amid rising U.S.-China tensions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/03/indias-diplomatic-dance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #india #china #us #russia #donaldtrump #narendramodi #vladimirputin #xijinping #beltandroadinitiative