How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Mains·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deepening India-Israel strategic ties through trade and technology cooperation, leading to criticism regarding the impact on India's traditional support for Palestine.
Background
India and Israel have seen exponential trade growth since 2017. The relationship is characterized by cooperation in advanced technology and military expertise. India maintains a policy of strategic autonomy to balance ties with Israel, Iran, and Arab powers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia-Israel trade growth has been exponential since 2017
- PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
- FactIndia maintains simultaneous strategic ties with Israel, Iran, and Arab powers
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's policy of strategic autonomy enables it to balance complex bilateral relationships with Israel while maintaining its historical stance on the Palestinian cause.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical balancing: Navigating the friction between Middle Eastern regional powers and the Global South's expectations
- Economic-Security nexus: Leveraging Israeli military and technological expertise for India's domestic security and industrial growth
Keywords: strategic autonomy · bilateral diplomacy · Global South · geopolitical balancing · technological cooperation
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