Israel has become one of India’s top three weapons suppliers in recent years. Along with several Gulf Arab states, it is an important Indian partner on counter-terrorism. And now India is making a notable contribution to maritime security in the region, with its biggest-ever naval deployment there. India’s navy has not joined the American and British force in the Red Sea that has hit Houthi targets in Yemen. After breaking with Indian precedent by voicing strong support for Israel following last year’s Hamas attacks, Modi’s government had to adjust its position a few days later to reaffirm support for a two-state solution. Who strong is India Geopolitically ?

