Harsh V. Pant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE presages a new role for India in a geo-politically important region
Modi’s Central Asia visit was a good start, but he will have to give it a sustained focus so that the region doesn’t end up being a Chinese backyard
Modi understands the importance of a friendly near abroad to realise India’s great power aspirations
The new PM should respond positively to Shinzo Abe’s offer of broad strategic cooperation
Moscow and New Delhi are updating an old friendship. Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has made that much clear.