What Prime Minister Narendra Modi does with the American business community during his visit to the United States may be more consequential over the longer term than his engagement with the political leadership in Washington.
India must improve relations with both Washington and Beijing and not limit ties with one because of the other.
Three steps India’s new prime minister, Narenda Modi, can take to help renew bilateral ties with the United States.
The new Afghan government is unlikely to usher in much of a transition. Ghani and Abdullah or his appointee will preside over a contested and corrupt government, while Karzai will remain in the background.
The Modi government must consider pivotal reforms, rather than luxuriate in the current economic recovery.
Chinese President Xi is trying to persuade Indian Prime Minister Modi to support China’s Southern Silk Road initiative.
Putting in place a strategy to modernize India’s internal connectivity and strengthen its maritime infrastructure is critical for any effective Indian response to China’s silk road initiative.
The recent crisis in Pakistan has shown that the army does not need to seize power to be recognized as the most powerful institution in the country.
Indian jihadists have operated for decades, with and without support from Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has much greater political space at home than his predecessor Manmohan Singh in making more confident moves towards China.