India, March 21 -- The not-so-subtle changes in international diplomacy are quickly becoming the leitmotif within the first 50 days of President Trump's inauguration. While there have been some major embarrassments in the Oval Office-such as an ugly spat between President Zelensky of Ukraine and US Vice President JD Vance, as well as Vance's controversial statements in Europe regarding European politics-the expulsion and deportation of several international students and academics for their ideological leanings, travel bans on multiple countries, and a semi-trade war have all contributed to destabilising the global order.

Amidst this backdrop, the Ministry of External Affairs hosted its prestigious annual foreign policy event, the Raisina D...