The American publication The Cradle, in a recent analysis, addressed the diminishing influence of India and the Zionist regime in Asia, as well as the decline of U.S. dominance in the region.
While the United States had shown favor toward India and the Zionist regime by supporting their roles in Asia, recent regional developments have revealed that such support will not be unconditional during times of crisis. According to Pars Today, citing The Cradle, with the start of Donald Trump’s second term in January, the Indian government, represented by Prime Minister Modi at Trump’s inauguration, anticipated stronger ties with Washington and an invitation to host the “Quad” summit in India. However, tensions with Pakistan in May, and Trump’s claim of offering to mediate—which was outright denied by New Delhi—undermined mutual trust. Following this, Washington’s support for Islamabad became evident, ranging from hosting Pakistan’s army chief at the White House to facilitating oil deals and lowering tariffs for Pakistani exports to the U.S.
This strategic shift, accompanied by economic sanctions such as a 25% tariff on Indian goods and a 200% tax on Indian pharmaceuticals, weakened bilateral relations. India and Israel are no longer the pivotal players the U.S. had hoped for in Asia. In contrast, China, though operating behind the scenes, is steadily shifting the balance of power in its favor.
Analysts from both the West and Asia suggest that two major tensions—between India and Pakistan, and between Iran and Israel—have shaken the foundations of the U.S.- and Western-led global order. Experts argue that the post-World War II rule-based world order is no longer adequate and predict its imminent end, making way for the emergence of a new multipolar order.
Without direct military involvement, China has expanded its regional power through arms sales, infrastructure investments, and economic cooperation with Iran and Pakistan. During the recent clashes between India and Pakistan, Islamabad claimed it had downed several Indian aircraft using Chinese fighter jets and missiles. This approach, alongside newly signed agreements between Iran and Pakistan, shows how regional dynamics are increasingly shifting in China’s favor.
Overall, the combination of China’s diplomatic strategy, the flexibility of Iran and Pakistan, and the eroding trust in India and Israel is forging a new multipolar order—one that poses a serious challenge to U.S. influence in Asia.
