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The new government’s foreign policy challenge: Economic with the political | The Indian Express
Summary: The Indian Express piece argues that after Modi’s 3rd-term swearing-in, India’s foreign policy must blend political aims with economic realities. Key points: - Continuity in foreign policy under S. Jaishankar: aim to position India as a “leading power” and the world’s trusted partner, aligned with BJP’s Vishvabandhu vision. - Economic-forward narrative: over the next five years India must emphasize growth (8.2% GDP), global trade integration, Make in India, expanded
2026-06-25How India Is Navigating a Fractured Global Order - Frontline
Summary: The Frontline piece analyzes how India is navigating a fractured global order and provides a candid view of its evolving foreign policy under shifting great-power dynamics. Key points: - US-India relations: The earlier strong strategic partnership in the early 2020s has cooled. Washington’s view of India has shifted from an indispensable ally in countering authoritarianism to a more transactional, “what have you done for me today” calculus. India must adapt to this
2026-06-25A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy - The Hindu
Summary: - The Hindu assesses 2025 as a year of unmet promises for India’s foreign policy. After a politically recalibrated 2024, New Delhi hoped for active diplomacy, renewed US ties, and early trade talks with major partners, including a comprehensive BTA with the US, UK, Australia, NZ, and the EU. - In practice, India faced four interlinked challenges: economic security, energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security. The US imposed a 25% surcharge on
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