Bessent's US Economic Statecraft Doctrine Poses Difficult Choices for India

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently outlined what he calls American economic statecraft in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece. The doctrine sets out Washington's approach to using economic tools as instruments of foreign policy. Analysts suggest the framework could create significant strategic dilemmas for India. New Delhi may face pressure to align more closely with US economic priorities, potentially complicating its traditionally independent foreign policy stance.