India, Dec. 17 -- Not even the most blase among us can complain of boredom in international politics. Events are moving so swiftly that it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest developments, even for those in the business. One of the most drastic changes that occurred recently was the shift in the US's geopolitical compass, as underlined in its new National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Donald Trump administration. It is an astonishing document, quite unlike what is expected of a global power. The short point is that it has immediate implications for India's security. That might need more changes in our policies across multiple areas.

US administrations over the years have released NSS to set a direction...