Trump should stand with India, not offer to mediate with China

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He may have good intentions, but President Trump made a strategic mistake with his Wednesday offer to mediate a growing border crisis between China and India. Trump should instead offer support for India, which is the victim of Chinese aggression here.

Trump’s risk of alienating India is significant if he continues on his present course. Brahma Chellaney, a top Indian security commentator, summed up the concern on Twitter.

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