‘Goldilocks Scenario’: Jaishankar Says US-China Rivalry Must Be At ‘Right Temperature’

Jaishankar said most countries were now “focused on diversifying and de-risking in every sense of the term”, including by building more resilient supply chains. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the rivalry between the United States and China was creating a “Goldilocks scenario” for emerging and middle powers, which are increasingly looking to diversify and de-risk their economic and security interests. “You don’t want it to be too hot; you don’t want it to be too good. You want it somewhere in between, at the right temperature. So, where does this leave emerging and middle powers?” Jaishankar said…