Dehradun, Sept. 25 -- US President Donald Trump's arrogant and disrespectful address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday reflects not only his self-centric world view, but also a commitment to the MAGA ideology. He is intent not only on withdrawing the US from crucial global commitments such as combating climate change, humanitarian initiatives, and a scientific approach, he also wishes to persuade the United Nations to follow his diktat. He has decided on a bullying strategy that may or may not achieve his stated goals but will certainly alienate not just allies but also other powerful nations.
Of these, India and China are critical to how the world will answer this retrograde challenge. The Chinese ambassador to India has e...