Fri Feb 21 14:51:00 UTC 2025: ## US Foreign Policy Shifts Spark Global Uncertainty: India Faces Strategic Dilemma

**New Delhi, February 21, 2025** – The United States’ recent proposals regarding Gaza and its ongoing talks with Russia are raising concerns about a potential realignment of global power dynamics, prompting questions about the future of the Transatlantic alliance. Analysts are debating whether these actions signal a fundamental shift in US foreign policy or are merely tactical maneuvers by the current administration.

The situation has left India facing a strategic dilemma. The *Hindu*’s Worldview segment explores this uncertainty, highlighting several key books offering insights into the evolving global order: Ray Dalio’s “The Changing World Order,” Kishore Mahbubani’s “Living the Asian Century,” Henry Kissinger’s “World Order,” Kai-Fu Lee’s “AI Superpowers,” T. V. Paul’s “The Unfinished Quest,” and Darshana M. Baruah’s “The Contest for the Indian Ocean.” These works offer diverse perspectives on the rise and fall of nations, the impact of technological advancements, and the competition for global influence.

The program, presented by Suhasini Haidar and edited by Shibu Narayan and Sabika Syed, urges readers to consider the implications of these shifts for India’s foreign policy and its role in a rapidly changing world. The piece concludes by emphasizing the need for India to carefully navigate this complex geopolitical landscape.

Read More