Under Biden, unfurling India’s foreign policy concerns
The HinduNobody in the world is going to be sad about U.S. President Donald Trump leaving the White House next January, except, most likely, the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu — they had close links. The Saudis and Mr. Netanyahu cannot be sure what policy President-elect Joe Biden will adopt on the questions of West Asia peace plans and the nuclear deal with Iran-the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action which President Barack Obama negotiated when Mr. Biden was the Vice-President. For us in India, there are two foreign policy issues which are of great concern and interest — China and Iran in that order. Handling Iran As for Iran — the other issue where Mr. Biden’s policy will be of great interest to us — it may be difficult for Mr. Biden to quickly reverse Mr. Trump’s adventurist policy towards Iran.