The QUAD” summit is happening during a time of global uncertainty, with Israel facing Hezbollah, while the conflict in Gaza continues without any clear signs of a ceasefire.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Wilmington, he will be the most experienced leader at the QUAD summit. US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are nearing the end of their terms, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces elections soon. After having discussions with two US Presidents, two Australian PMs, and two Japanese PMs, PM Modi will be starting his third term as India’s leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo.(File)
The QUAD summit is taking place during a time of global uncertainty. Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon, and the war in Gaza continues with no chance of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the conflict in Ukraine is expected to escalate, as the Anglo-Saxon alliance is thinking about sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, which take the fight into Russia. If Ukraine uses these missiles, President Putin retaliate in ways that lead to a bigger conflict beyond Ukraine.
While the Middle East and Central Europe are facing serious conflicts, China is being aggressive in the South China Sea towards the Philippines and is sending its navy, including an aircraft carrier, into Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
During his quick visit to the US, PM Modi will meet with all the QUAD leaders in Delaware. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will head to Washington after speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 28. He will meet various leaders in New York and will also talk with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, following the guidance of top leaders.
Even though the US is approaching a Presidential election in November, India is prepared to work with whoever becomes president next January, as there is strong bipartisan support for the relationship. The only small issue is the US Department of Justice supporting Khalistani terrorist G.S. Pannun, who is trying to complicate things by accusing the Indian government and its officials in US courts of trying to murder him based on unverified claims. This is despite Pannun’s own threats against Indian leaders and efforts to radicalize Sikh youth against India.
