How we should adapt to a Trumpian world order

We must avoid the lock-in of a trade deal, grab business openings and strengthen mutually beneficial ties, but hold firm on autonomy. Broadly, let's aim for what'll make India great

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How should India advance its interests in the Trumpian world that was inaugurated on Monday? As US president, Trump is expected to alter American and global norms on trade, migration, climate change, relations between government and business, the use of military might and more. His avowed goal is to make America great again (MAGA). It is risky. Trumpian policies might hurt the US itself and the world at large. India must navigate its way through a world in flux, ruffling as few feathers as it can, while shielding its core interests. Trump will be in power for four years. How long his ideas last after that is uncertain, which means New Delhi should not lock India into long-term commitments that harm our interests merely to accommodate short-term pressure from Washington.