Narendra Modi

Made in India vs. MAGA: Modi, Trump, and the geopolitical clash of economic nationalisms

When Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, many expected ties with India to strengthen. Modi was one of the first foreign leaders to visit Washington.

Trump and Modi embrace at the White House, 2017
A four-wheel drive Tomcar TX; illustrative.

Israeli military vehicle producer signs agreement to manufacture in India's Punjab region

PRIME MINISTER of India Narendra Modi looks on during his 2017 visit to Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signs a document of cooperation.

An Indo–Israeli partnership would translate into long-term strategic advantage - opinion

 Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard at the entrance of the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, April 24, 2025.

Israel must stand with India in the fight against Islamic terror - opinion


Trump reasserts US role in South Asia with ceasefire between India, Pakistan - opinion

Trump’s verbal praise of both leaders for choosing 'common sense and great intelligence' reflects diplomatic acumen and acknowledges the precarious balance both nations must navigate. 

 People wave flags as they rally in support of Pakistan Army, day after the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, May 11, 2025

Meeting of civilizations: India and Israel's growing alliance and the road ahead

Once viewed through a lens of skepticism during the Cold War era, India’s relationship with Israel has blossomed into a robust alliance in areas such as defense, technology, and diplomacy.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, raise their arms upon Netanyahu’s arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, in 2018.

Here's why Israel should care about the Modi-Trump meeting - opinion

The upcoming Trump-Modi meeting has the potential to significantly contribute to both regional and global security and prosperity.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), his wife, Sara Netanyahu (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk during a visit to the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on January 17, 2018

India’s shift on Palestine: Balancing domestic politics and global strategy - opinion

The Modi government’s actions appear more driven by electoral calculations and domestic political imperatives than by a genuine realignment of foreign policy priorities.

 INDIA’S EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Minister S. Jaishankar and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrive for a joint news conference following talks in Moscow last December. India’s government is highlighting its support for Palestine, a cause historically close to many in India’s Muslim community.

One year on, India’s approach to Gaza War reflects wider foreign policy change

This transformation in India’s approach toward the Israel-Palestine issue or the wider West Asian region didn’t come about overnight, or on October 7, 2023.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

Modi's strong message to Netanyahu: India backs Israel against Hamas - opinion

In a post-Independence Day call, Modi's firm stance with Netanyahu highlights India's growing support for Israel, signaling a major shift in its foreign policy and security approach.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, in December. It appears that India is adjusting its foreign policy to better suit its national interest imperatives, says the writer.

US Sikhs fear Modi’s government is going after them - opinion

The Sikhs Reuters spoke to described experiencing online harassment; surveillance at their homes and places of worship; and doxxing.

 PUNJABI GROCERY store owner Harjap Singh Japhi hangs a flag in support of the Sikh separatist Khalistan movement at his shop in Greenwood, Indiana, earlier this year.

Israel must gear up for the evolving political landscape in India - opinion

Despite these potential shifts, the core of India-Israel relations, built on mutual interests and strategic partnerships, is expected to remain strong.

 INDIA’S PRIME Minister Narendra Modi gestures during the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in New Delhi in June.

World leaders, terrorist organizations express condolences over Raisi's death

Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and fly the flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for the Iranian President and his companions who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

  Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi gestures after casting his vote during presidential elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran June 18, 2021.

India's Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark

Modi is seeking a rare, third straight term in a vote which pits his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of more than two dozen opposition parties.

 India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters during the launch of Gandhi Ashram redevelopment project in Ahmedabad, India, March 12, 2024.

More Indian workers head to Israel as relations between the two countries strengthen

The evolving partnership between India and Israel has intensified in recent years.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018