Modi hedging against Trump, one deal at a time

August 29, 2026

New York Times: In the past year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has zigzagged around the world at a breathless pace, pursuing new partners or bolstering ties with existing ones, jolted into action by a grim reality: India’s only way to combat the global turbulence unleashed by President Trump and fortify its economy is to spread its bets widely…