Globalisation Out, National Interest In: India Must Rethink US Strategy, Says Meera Shankar

• Former Indian Ambassador Meera Shankar states that globalisation no longer guides US economic policy, necessitating India to adjust its trade and diplomatic strategy.
• President Trump's Davos speech highlighted an "economic miracle" in the US, driven by domestic energy production, tax cuts, and higher tariffs, prioritizing American workers.
• Trump linked trade and security, demanding control over Greenland for US security interests and warning Europe of consequences for non-compliance.
• European leaders, including Macron and von der Leyen, showed strong pushback against Trump's stance, signaling a "rupture or disruption of the old order."
• Harsh Pant of ORF noted Europe's limited leverage due to internal divisions, making their response to Trump's transactional demands challenging, especially on NATO issues.

Why It Matters: India must adapt its strategy as US policy shifts from globalisation to national interest, impacting trade and diplomacy.