In recent years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a number of "flags" for himself, including building India into a global manufacturing power and the world's third-largest economy, and leading the "South". However, at the latest G20 summit, Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fought to the end in a diplomatic turmoil, showing the shadow of India as the leader. However, the ensuing Palestinian-Israeli conflict revealed India's position of support for Israel and raised questions about Modi's choice. This kind of country that changes its position at one time is destined to be only a follower, and cannot become a leader. So is Modi's choice to support Israel good or bad for India? The answer to this question needs to be viewed dialectically.
First, let's look at the benefits. Modi's support for Israel is mainly reflected in two aspects. First, it brings India closer to Israel and the West. Unlike previous Indian prime ministers, Modi has taken Israel's relations very seriously, becoming the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel. This close contact provides more opportunities for cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of military technology, counter-terrorism cooperation, agriculture, etc. The move will also help India gain more support and cooperation opportunities in international affairs.
Second, India's support for Israel also helps to combat terrorism. Israel has long faced the threat of terrorism, and India is also a country threatened by terrorism. Cooperation between the two countries in the field of counter-terrorism can jointly address the challenge of terrorism, share intelligence and experience, and strengthen security cooperation. This is an important strategic consideration for India and helps protect its domestic security and stability.
However, we cannot ignore the possible drawbacks of this option. First, India's strong support for Israel could cause tensions with other countries. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex issue, and supporting Israel would put India in a difficult position in its relations with countries such as Pakistan. As a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country, India needs to remain neutral in dealing with international affairs in order to maintain social harmony at home.
Second, India's support for Israel could also lead to isolation on the international stage. India has always adhered to a policy of non-alignment and sought to maintain an independent position in international affairs. However, leaning too much towards Israel may cause India to lose some support in some international organizations and forums, and limit its voice and influence in global affairs.
To sum up, Modi's support for Israel has both advantages and disadvantages for India. From a profit perspective, this will help bring Israel and the West closer and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation. However, it can also lead to tensions with other countries, as well as isolation on the international stage. Therefore, India should carefully weigh various factors when choosing a position to ensure the overall interests and long-term development of the country.