Leaders of China, Russia and India met Monday in Tianjin for a summit of the SCO in a display of solidarity. Chinese Presidency Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as Russian president Vladimir Putin held hands during the summit to show their dedication to a stronger China Russia India cooperation. The gesture is interpreted as a collective signal for U.S. President Donald Trump in highlighting the difficulties that his unconventional strategy for international diplomacy.

While the summit was unable to produce any significant policy changes, leaders pledge unity appearance highlighted their shared message to Trump. The gathering was attended by a variety of region leaders like Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Belarus, and Central Asian and Caucasus states. Analysts see the outcome of the summit as a strategic alignment between these countries, which suggests an unifying front in opposition to President Trump's foreign policies.

Australian think-tank the Lowy Institute’s Michael Fullilove suggested the summit could be quite momentous. He pointed out that President Trump's gentle attitude towards Russian president Vladimir Putin has failed to remove India Russia China relations. In contrast, Fullilove noted that President Trump's more aggressive attitude toward Indian PM Narendra Modi has inadvertently strengthened India's relations to Russia as well as China.

The Tianjin summit's outcome is likely to alter the geopolitical sphere especially in the area of U.S. foreign policy. The growing trilateral cooperation statement may pose new issues that could be a challenge for and the United States as it navigates its international relationships.