Letters to The Editor – April 2, 2026

War and diplomacy The then American President, Harry S. Truman, took a calculated risk — after wide consultation with experts, including scientists — to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, in order to end the Second World War. The United Nations subsequently came into being and sought to establish a new world order. Now, decades later, President Donald Trump’s unilateral decisions and executive actions have triggered a multi-pronged assault on nations, destabilising the global order. Who, then, will bell the cat? India’s External Affairs Minister is focused on criticising Pakistan’s initiatives. The Finance Minister maintains that the rupee is stable…