New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Even after Donald Trump leaves the White House, America will retain Trumpism. That, in my view, is inescapable.

Trumpism has become part of America's political and economic DNA. Individual policies may be modified, some may be abandoned, and others may be fine-tuned by succeeding administrations. But the broad direction, underlying philosophy and political impulses that define Trumpism are likely to endure. Trump may eventually leave the political stage, but Trumpism is unlikely to leave America with him.

The term Trumpism refers to the political ideology, governing style and policy approach associated with Donald Trump. Its central premise is an unapologetic America First agenda, combining economic nationalism, st...