NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar forecasts the policies of President Trump will radically redefine the world order in the future. Addressing an ORF discussion, Jaishankar said, “You are going to have policies that will redefine the international order as we have grown accustomed to.” He continued, “I am not saying that it is good or bad. I am merely speculating about what is on the cards and something large-scale I think is heading our way.”
Since his re-election, President Trump has employed an unorthodox foreign policy strategy, resulting in significant changes in global relations. His administration has put forth drastic modifications, such as giving in to Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine and resettling the population of Gaza to surrounding nations, differing from long-standing policies of the United States.
These approaches have been of concern to allies and enemies alike, as they upset traditional foreign policy conventions and threaten to destabilize impacted areas.
Jaishankar also pointed to shifting dynamics in international alliances. He said that while traditional institutions such as NATO have seen disruptions under Trump, newer groupings such as the Quad—made up of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia—function with less complexity.
“What is good about the Quad? It has no overhangs. Everybody attends, pays bills, it’s equitable,” he said, noting that such institutions would respond more easily to the evolving geopolitics.
The minister’s comments highlight the wider geopolitical realignments driven by the Trump administration’s foreign and trade policies, particularly in domains of international trade and diplomacy. As countries adjust to this changing environment, India’s foreign policy strategy focuses on national interest and strategic autonomy to position itself for effective interaction with the new world order.
