2024 US Presidential Elections: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy hopes for stronger US-India ties
reliance on China and Taiwan. Following his participation in the inaugural Republican primary debate, where his popularity saw a notable upswing, Ramaswamy articulated his foreign policy stance and proposed strategies on Tuesday. Ramaswamy criticized Nikki Haley, a fellow Indian American Republican presidential candidate, who had previously criticized him for his lack of experience in matters of foreign policy.
Also Read:Eminem asks Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his songs for US presidential campaign Ramaswamy said, “We will enter a stronger partnership with India that involves an Indian commitment to close the Malacca Strait in the event of a near-term conflict with Taiwan, and enter stronger partnerships with other allies including South Korea and Japan to reduce our economic dependence on China and Taiwan." The politician, who transitioned from entrepreneurship to politics, expressed a preference for clear strategic objectives. He supported the idea that the United States should strongly protect Taiwan until it attains self-sufficiency in semiconductor production. After achieving this independence, he suggested adopting a position of strategic uncertainty when the risks for the U.S.
are reduced. "The American way of life depends on leading-edge semiconductors manufactured in Taiwan, and we can’t risk China gaining near-total leverage over the entire US economy," he said. “By saying that we will defend Taiwan, the US can strongly deter China from blockading or invading the island in the near term.
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