Modi's Dilemma: Balancing Trade and Security in a Shifting Gulf Region Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five nation tour, which began on May 15, has significant implications for India's economy and strategic partnerships.
The trip comes at a time when disruptions in Gulf shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil and gas markets into turmoil.
The recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union is a major development that will reduce India's dependence on China and diversify its economic partnerships.