India, July 1 -- For decades, the US stood as the quintessential model of globalisation, championing democracy, a neo-liberal market economy, multiculturalism, and serving as a cradle of innovation and opportunity. It remains a dream destination for people across the globe, admired for its progressive values, vibrant culture, and leadership in science, technology, and entertainment-from Hollywood to Silicon Valley. For long, it attracted the world's brightest minds to its dynamic economy and world-class research institutions.

However, under this image is now eroding. The administration's inward-looking policies, marked by disruption of global trade norms, tightening of international migration, and withdrawal from multilateral institution...