Trump's Great Power Gambits: Impact Assessment

Barely into the second month of his second term, Donald Trump has shaken the foundations with numerous executive orders and presidential directives, both domestically and internationally. Amidst this unfolding turbulence, the Indian Prime Minister’s recent meeting with Trump was a high priority in external relations. While the optics of the Modi-Trump meeting were positive, the substance of their discussions will be crucial in the coming months—and indeed, over the next four years. This discussion aims to assess the broader policy implications of a rapidly shifting global order, driven by seismic changes in the U.S., and what it means for India