| ID | 136633 |
| Title Proper | India–Pakistan relations |
| Other Title Information | does Modi matter? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grare, Frederic |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As the new Indian government has settled in, what will happen to its relations with Pakistan? While some take comfort in the idea that the strong nationalist credentials of the new Prime Minister could facilitate a peace agreement with Pakistan, others argue that the risk of communal violence created by the Hindutva ideology1 of the new government could be a potential impediment to better India–Pakistan relations. But the evolution of the bilateral relationship is unlikely to depend on either of these considerations; it is also unlikely to depend primarily on New Delhi.
Narendra Modi's decision to invite his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, to his May 26, 2014, swearing-in ceremony, along with all the other heads of state or government from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), was considered a positive gesture on both sides of the border. The meeting between the two Prime Ministers was cordial and frank but—to no one's surprise—not groundbreaking. However, the two countries have already interpreted this early meeting differently.
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| `In' analytical Note | Washington Quarterly Vol.37, No.4; Win.2015: p.101-114 |
| Journal Source | Washington Quarterly Vol: 37 No 4 |
| Standard Number | India |