Modi’s Israel Policy May Hurt India’s Gulf Relations: Report

The American journal DC Journal conducted a post-mortem on the negative effects of Modi’s pro-Israel policy. According to the DC Journal, Modi’s visit to Israel has raised concerns that Indian interests in the Gulf countries will be harmed, while Narendra Modi has put the future of Indian immigrants at risk.

The journal further stated that Modi’s visit to Israel is not routine diplomacy but a clear political alignment against Iran, and Modi’s open closeness to Netanyahu has raised questions about India’s balanced foreign policy.

The report suggested that the tilt towards Israel has weakened India’s balance with Iran and the Gulf countries, and India is being considered part of the pro-Israel security camp in the Gulf countries, while the negative perception of Modi’s Israel policy in the Gulf public opinion is growing.

Moreover, the biggest threat from Modi’s non-parallel foreign policy is to the millions of Indian workers living in the Gulf countries. In the event of a possible response, Indian workers may face visa, employment and social pressure, while if tensions increase, there is a risk that remittances from Indian immigrants will also be affected.

The DC Journal predicted that Modi’s policy is likely to affect India’s strategic interests with Iran, and the Chabahar port project is also in jeopardy under American pressure.