Opinion | Harris’s foreign policy doctrine is emerging — and could help her win If Kamala Harris can define her own worldview before her opponents project one onto her, she might bolster her chances in November.

End of Josh Rogin piece calls for a more humble policy. We don’t need humble, we need agile … an approach that can deal with the trade offs and bargaining esp. among the rising powers. Not about asking more nicely but how to finesse #ententediplomacy. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

What is striking is that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are learning how to wield #ententediplomacy in how they cooperate but without taking on alliance obligations to each other.

Modi’s Moscow Visit Showcases a Less Isolated Putin, Angering Ukraine Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India made his first visit to Russia in five years, even as Ukraine reeled from an attack on a children’s hospital.

In reading this, reminded why the U.S. will have to learn how to wield #ententediplomacy and embrace the #minilateral approach. 1/

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Sidhant Sibal on X: ""India likes it's autonomy but in times of conflict, thr is no such thing as strategic autonomy..." Says US ambassador Eric Garcetti Source: CUTS defence conclave https://t.co/6qXjDOZBJE" / X "India likes it's autonomy but in times of conflict, thr is no such thing as strategic autonomy..." Says US ambassador Eric Garcetti Source: CUTS defence conclave https://t.co/6qXjDOZBJE

Highlighting the learning curve for the U.S. in adapting to
Martin Skold's #ententediplomacy. Scolding India for ties to Russia when U.S. cannot provide needed alternatives counterproductive. Focus instead … 1/
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Modi to Moscow: It is in India’s interest to strengthen and bolster a G0/SR strategy for Russia as opposed to continued movement towards Sino-Russian entente where Beijing calls the shots. Also test of U.S. ability to practice Martin Skold #ententediplomacy.

U.S. reaction to Putin's Vietnam visit a real test of Martin Skold's #ententediplomacy and also what @jadacfraser.bsky.social & @soliman.bsky.social have written in terms of minilateral approaches. VN part of China balancing in Pacific but not going to abandon important Russia ties ... 1/