India has revamped its Middle East policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation for strategic interdependencies with the region by focusing on counterterrorism cooperation, deeper economic and security ties, and by engaging the large Indian diaspora. Well-timed visits to all key Middle Eastern states have prevented the Indian agenda from being hijacked by the region’s internal divisions and rivalries. But India’s economic and energy reliance on the region necessitates a larger strategic presence. It is crucial that India avoids being crowded out by old and new entrants like Russia, China and Pakistan
http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/06/04/is-modis-middle-east-diplomacy-enough/
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