Bangladesh, Feb. 11 -- Former French President Charles de Gaulle once remarked, “Americans will commit all the stupidities they can think of, plus some that are beyond imagination”.

Today, these words echo louder than ever as the United States engages in simultaneous proxy conflicts, trade and tech wars, and potential military confrontations globally. In response to this, traditional allies like France and India are increasingly asserting their strategic autonomy and embracing a path away from the fading era of unipolarity.

France, despite a significant reduction in relative power since the days of Napoleon, has maintained an independent stance in international affairs. Notable instances include President de Gaulle recognizi...