A Chastened Modi Could Be a More Reliable Partner to the US.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite a significant electoral setback, has promised to make India a key player on the global stage. However, his party's loss of its parliamentary majority means that Modi will have a weakened coalition government with less room for maneuver, particularly in foreign affairs. This could result in a more measured and predictable India as a foreign partner, which would be welcomed by the US. India's importance lies in its projected economic growth and its role as a counterweight to China. While the US has sought to strengthen ties with India, New Delhi will maintain strategic autonomy and a non-aligned stance. Modi's assertive foreign policy actions have caused tensions with partners, neighbors, and rivals, but a more restrained third term could lead to a rapprochement with China. India's rising global stature has been a significant factor in Modi's popularity among his supporters. [Extracted from the article]