India needs to stop courting the US and look for a solid plan B

It’s never a good sign when your foreign minister needs a lobbyist to meet US officials. The recent events signal a breakdown in the Modi government’s ability to operate in today’s Washington through its own machinery.

9 January, 202611 min
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India needs to stop courting the US and look for a solid plan B

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