Vance says US won’t intervene in India-Pakistan conflict: ‘None of our business’
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India-Pakistan Conflict 'None of Our Business,' Says JD Vance
Above: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Munich Leaders Meeting hosted by the Munich Security Conference at the Willard Hotel, May 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
For too long, the U.S. has involved itself in foreign affairs that are none of its business and not in its interest, resulting in costly misadventures. One of the reasons why Trump was elected was his promise not to involve America in foreign wars. Vance's comments confirm that a promise made is a promise kept with this administration, which will attempt to cool Indian-Pakistani relations but will not place American lives at risk.
Democratic narrative
Vance's comments serve as yet another example of how America is stepping away from its traditional role as a global mediator under this isolationist administration. India and Pakistan are important U.S. allies, and a potentially catastrophic conflict between the two would destabilize the entire region in a way contrary to U.S. interests. Given America's power and influence, the administration should do everything to resolve this crisis peacefully.