What a third term for India’s Modi means for the world

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to win a third term in power, solidifying India’s position as a counterweight to China and strengthening ties with the United States, Europe, and Russia. Modi has leveraged India’s G20 presidency and hosting of major events to bolster his diplomatic ambitions. A third term could see further deepening of defense and trade partnerships with the West, while maintaining a delicate balance with rivals China and Pakistan, and asserting India’s role as a voice for the “Global South.”Reuters file photo