Maintaining diplomatic balance while engaging with the unpredictable style of Donald Trump remains a global challenge.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni openly challenged the US President, rejecting his claims about their interactions at the G-7.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces strategic choices regarding trade deals and the evolving partnership with the United States.
Leaders are increasingly forced to weigh the benefits of diplomacy against the need to maintain national dignity when dealing with the US administration.