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Jun
Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has cautioned against any global framework that sidelines India, arguing that closer strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington is becoming increasingly essential amid China's growing regional ambitions. Reacting to US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding a potential "G2" arrangement, Bolton said such an approach could undermine India's role in shaping the Indo-Pacific balance. He described the idea as risky at a time when China's expanding influence continues to generate security concerns across Asia. Bolton pointed to Beijing's activities in the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait and along…