Modi's nationalist internationalism during the Trump administration

The international order has been significantly disrupted by Donald Trump's return to the White House for capitals around the world.

Countries seem to be finding it difficult to come up with a response to the US president's "America First" agenda, whether it be in the form of tariffs, international organizations, or the strategic changes he is bringing about, given the current conflicts, particularly those in Palestine and Ukraine, and the US's larger role in the world.

In the midst of this continuous turmoil, which includes the US vs China, NATO in the West, and the unpredictabilities in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi candidly and clearly outlined Delhi's stance in an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman. Two overarching themes surfaced