
From Brazil to West Asia and Washington, major political contests can reshape the global landscape — with implications for India’s trade, strategic partnerships and economic interests. Brazil’s leadership and its ties with India, Israel’s political contest amid tensions with Iran, and the US midterm elections could all influence New Delhi’s diplomatic calculations. From the India-Brazil trade target of $30 billion by 2030 to defence cooperation with Israel and the impact of US tariff and H-1B visa policies, we examine the stakes for India and what these political shifts could mean for its global strategy.