32 Trump and the Hindu Pacific Despite the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s expected policy in the Indo-Pacific, possible policy directions can be assessed by examining Project 2025, a conservative initiative to redesign the federal government led by the Heritage Foundation. Although Trump has stated that he has no connection to this project and was not involved in drafting its proposals, many of the writers and consultants involved in the project served in his first administration or were involved in his election campaign. Therefore, although Trump does not directly endorse the project, his connections with the initiative and its supporters may reflect his possible policies in the strategic Indo-Pacific space. In general, the document emphasizes strengthening US strategic alliances, establishing economic and security cooperation with key countries (such as India), and improving the effectiveness of the US State Department, especially in light of regional challenges such as China and the Middle East. Security cooperation: The US sees India as an important security partner due to its strategic location and role in safeguarding important maritime trade routes. This cooperation is essential for dealing with cross-border threats and ensuring regional stability. Economic cooperation: India’s growing economy is seen as critical. The US is interested in deepening trade and technology Dr. Lauren Dagan Amos is a lecturer and a researcher in the Department of Political Science and the Security Studies Program at Bar-Ilan University. She specializes in India’s foreign and security policy. Dr. Alon Levkowitz is Chair of the Asian Studies Department at Bar-Ilan University. His research focuses on politics and foreign relations in East Asia, Korean foreign and security policy, and Northeast Asian security. Photo: Shutterstock
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