Orissa, March 9 -- India has wisely adopted a cautious and balanced approach towards the evolving policy framework of US President Donald Trump, who is known for being unpredictable, reactive, and autocratic in his responses.

As a major power with a significant role in global matters concerning peace and the world economy, India would do well to manage its relations with the United States on the basis that both nations require each other to advance their national interests.

This was clearly reflected in the first meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new US President at the White House on February 13.

The atmospherics for this meeting was set by the bonhomie struck by the two leaders in their telephonic conversation on Jan...