The article posits that a potential second Trump presidency in 2026 will deepen global strategic autonomy shifts, driven by an "America First" approach that challenges international order and multilateral institutions. This policy prioritizes U.S. national interests, including tariffs on foreign technology and pressure on allies, while expressing indifference to other nations' cultural or resource-based concerns. The author suggests countries like India should anticipate such unilateral actions, noting Trump's admiration for leaders of expansionist nations and his focus on regional dominance, potentially driven by resource acquisition.