Ananya Raj Kakoti
This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti, scholar, international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited familiar fires: nationalist trade wars, stricter immigration, and a cold shoulder to international students and tech collaboration. But beneath the surface of this hardline resurgence lies a quiet irony—by closing its doors, America may be opening new ones elsewhere.PREMIUMUS President Donald Trump
For India, this is not just an economic opportunity. It’s a strategic moment to step into the vacuum and shape the next wave of global innovation.
Already, we are seeing signals of a shift. Canada, Europe, Australia, and even Southeast Asian nations are wooing researchers, startups, and students displaced by the US’s policies.
The idea of a multipolar innovation ecosystem—where talent circulates more freely between regional hubs—is gaining momentum.AI and deep tech: Build global research and development (R&D) partnerships and incubate indigenous solutions.
Green economy: Leverage India’s leadership in solar and emerging hydrogen capabilities.
Advanced manufacturing: Cement India’s place in the electronics and semiconductor supply chain.
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