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Narendra Modi’s first month in office has seen him deftly handle India’s neighbours, accept an invitation to visit Washington, enhance relations with Bhutan and accord due importance to China. In the same manner, Modi will also have to move quickly and firmly to reassure foreign investors of the dependability of India’s fiscal environment
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Even small Indian IT companies have managed to succeed in the Latin American market. Understanding the local culture is one of the main keys to success as illustrated in the case of Mann India Technologies, which was one of the earliest Indian entrants in the Latin American IT market.
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As the U.S. prepares to leave Afghanistan and refocus on Europe, geopolitical configurations are set to change. India’s new prime minister Narendra Modi’s pragmatism—evident in his acceptance this week of Obama’s invitation to visit the U.S.—will be an asset in rebuilding bilateral ties in this evolving global order
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Gateway House outlines a renewed agenda for India’s relationship with Latin America. If the new government led by Narendra Modi takes these policy steps, centred on economic diplomacy, India can benefit from Latin America’s huge natural resources, increasingly assertive foreign policy, and significant economic growth
Courtesy: Department of National Defence, Republic of Philippines
The recently held Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual security forum of Asia’s defence establishments, highlighted the growing anxieties over China’s belligerent pursuit of territories under dispute in the South China Sea. The U.S. and Japan have made it clear that they will strongly challenge China’s claims. It’s a tussle that will throw up new security dilemmas for India in the future
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In ‘Forged in Crisis: India and the United States since 1947’, Rudra Chaudhuri argues that the Non-Alignment Movement is an intelligent construct that has helped India get what it needs
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India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses in the world, and a large consumer of edible oils. To meet its growing demand, India can build a long-term partnership with Argentina for regular supplies – Argentina produces these commodities abundantly and has relevant agribusiness expertise
U.S Congressman Robert Pittenger, co-sponsor of the resolution urging the U.S government to continue with its policy of not granting a visa to Narendra Modi says he signed the resolution despite having mixed feelings. In an interview to Gateway House he also talks about the potentials of the India-U.S. bilateral
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The burgeoning trade between the state of Gujarat and Latin America has ensured that Narendra Modi’s campaign is closely followed in Latin America. The new government in India must build on this engagement, which will help address India’s energy, food and investment needs
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In 'India-Latin America Engagements', the Latin America Desk at Gateway House presents a selection of news of India’s engagement with the region during the previous month
