India, Jan. 28 -- Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States (US) marks a pivotal moment in global politics, with a reigning narrative that the world order has undergone a profound transformation. It may seem more apparent now, but the reality is that these shifts have been years in the making. In today's fragmented world, globalisation has receded as nations prioritise advancing domestic agendas over a unified, interconnected global vision. Meanwhile, multilateral organisations that have long been the guardians of the global order find themselves at a crossroads and face an imperative to redefine their relevance.

Over the years, India and the US have significantly strengthened their strategic partnership across key sec...