Trump's Global Policies Reshape Multilateralism and Present Strategic Challenges for India

Since 2025, US President Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs, sanctions, and unilateral actions like the proposed Greenland annexation and intervention in Venezuela, have challenged the post-World War II global order and multilateral institutions such as the UN and WTO. These moves have strained global diplomacy and trade, impacting regions like the Middle East and Asia. India faces strategic opportunities amid this shifting landscape but also risks, particularly regarding its relations with Iran and participation in US-led initiatives that sideline traditional multilateralism.