Trump’s Secret ‘Core-5’: New super club with India creates global buzz | Explained

Updated: 16 Dec 2025, 21:52 IST
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Trump’s secret Core-5 plan is shaking the global order! New elite club: US, Russia, China, Japan, India – replacing the outdated G7 with hard power deal-making giants in security, trade and the Middle East (Israeli-Saudi relations). Sidelines Europe, promoting India as a top player while engaging Moscow and Beijing. Realism over democracy – risks NATO unity but strengthens India’s strategic autonomy. Will the C5 replace the G7?