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New book explores how Trump-Modi bond shaped U.S.–India ties
Saurav Dutt’s Balance of Power is described as a study of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) and Make India Great Again (MIGA) patriotic movements
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 04, Feb 2026
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Author Saurav Dutt’s new book Balance of Power: US-India Ties in the Epoch of Trump and Modi / Credit: Saurav Dutt
British Indian author Saurav Dutt has released a new book that traces the evolution of U.S.–India relations through the political camaraderie that U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi share.
Titled ‘Balance of Power: US-India Ties in the Epoch of Trump and Modi,’ the book studies how the political outlook of the two leaders intersects with the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) and “Make India Great Again” (MIGA) narratives and how these ideas shape bilateral engagement.
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The book analyzes how Washington’s ties with New Delhi have evolved under the Trump presidency alongside shifting regional and global equations, including relations with Pakistan and China, and cooperation in security, trade, and counterterrorism.
Referring to areas where differences remain despite closer engagement, Dutt said, “Even though differences can still likely remain on issues such as trade, multilateralism, and regional security despite the signing of a historic agreement.”
He said the book argues that “greater political, diplomatic, strategic, and defense cooperation between these two great nations can only increase convergence at the bilateral and multilateral level, in relations with third countries, and in the realm of regional security and geopolitics.”
Despite divergences on issues such as trade, Dutt added, “The ideological and personal familiarity between two of the most consequential world leaders in recent times can only result in new chapters of growth and prosperity as the MAGA and MIGA movements continue to flourish.”
The book also examines how both leaders frame issues of national security, borders, trade, citizenship, and the role of institutions, and how these concerns influence foreign policy positions.
“India and the US are trying hard to figure out their respective roles during Trump 2.0 with economic and geopolitical headwinds constantly shifting the nature of their bilateral ties,” author said.
He said shared concerns over national security, borders, trade, illegal immigration, citizenship, and counterterrorism “will ultimately bring them closer than ever.”
Dutt is a political researcher and analyst focusing on Indo-Pacific security, foreign policy, and national security issues involving the United Kingdom, the United States, and India. His commentary has appeared in TIME, CNN, BBC, Sky News, Newsweek, and The Independent.
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