Jaishankar: US a 'lonelier power' as China rises

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said at the 62nd Munich Security Conference that the US has deliberately become a "lonelier power" while China's rise drives sharp geopolitical competition. He said this competition has led to the weaponisation of leverage and coexists with interdependence, pushing countries toward multi-alignment and hedging. He also flagged gridlock at the UN and stressed opportunities for middle powers.