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PM M DI’S VISIT TO US

Perfect Leader for World in Crisis

The Indian Prime Minister’s visit to New York comes at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges
and problems. PM Modi’s leadership qualities could play a crucial role in resolving these crises

war on Ukraine and human rights is-
sues, they see the relationship as too
strategically vital to be jeopardized
by these differences.
The United States has raised
concerns with India about its re-
lationship with Russia amid Mos-
cow’s invasion of Ukraine and strong
friendship between Modi and Pres-
ident Putin of Russia. On similar
lines, India’s diplomacy will be tested
if the Gaza war continues indefinite-
ly, or if relations between Israel and
Arab nations further decline.
Dr RAJ BHAYANI In the backdrop of last year’s
high-profile visit by Modi as State
rime Minister Narendra Mo- guest, this trip is very low key. More
di’s visit to the United States below-the-radar are key region-
Pfrom September 21-23, 2024, al challenges like Afghanistan and
comes at a critical stage as the world Myanmar; enduring difficulties in a
grapples with the ongoing crises -- bilateral trade agenda; and finding
from the Israel-Gaza war in West Asia a way to cooperate more on global
to the Ukraine-Russia war as well as governance, especially regulation of
attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. technology and the digital economy.
In times of crisis, a leader must India will also seek progress in
connect, motivate and inspire others, easing visas for Indian citizens, es-
and show true compassion. pecially student visas and H-1B visas
A look at Modi’s leadership re- Since the recent coup in Ban- rendra Modi has topped the global for highly-skilled foreign workers,
veals the top ten leadership traits in gladesh, widespread violence has rating with an approval of 75%. PM and US commitments to greater
this order: strong ‘network building, erupted across the country, with the Modi has emerged as one of the most technology sharing needed to im-
‘’self-motivation,’ ‘global perspec- Hindus facing attacks in 27 districts popular global leaders today. plement the high-tech cooperation
tive,’ ‘visionary leadership,’ ‘determi- of the country. Hindu temples have Former President Donald the leaders have rolled out. A major
nation and result-orientation,’ ‘pub- been heavily targeted in these at- Trump on Tuesday said he will meet change over the past decade is that
lic direction communication skills,’ tacks. with Modi during his visit. The two the United States and India can now
‘proactive approach,’ ‘being orga- The highlight of PM Modi’s visit shared a close relationship during disagree on some issues and continue
nized (detailed-oriented),’ ‘integri- to the US will be his participation in Trump’s presidency, holding rallies to work together on a large, shared
ty in the workplace,’ and ‘creative the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit on for one another during visits to their agenda. Washington in recent years
thoughts and thinking.’ September 21, hosted by President respective countries. has looked to woo New Delhi say-
The world is currently facing an Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. During the visit, Modi will also ing the US sees India as a counter to
urgent humanitarian crisis. Accord- The security situation in South Chi- address the United Nations Gener- China in the Asia-Pacific.
ing to the UNHCR, in Ukraine, an es- na sea and dealing with China will al Assembly in New York regarding Modi is the perfect leader for the
timated one million people are dead, be the focus of this Quad meeting. “Multilateral Solutions for a Better world facing so many crises. When
four million people are internally The Quad represents a signal, es- Tomorrow” and meet with CEOs of written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’
displaced and more than 6.4 million pecially to China, that powerful and some US tech companies. is composed of two characters; One
have fled the country as refugees. like-minded states could and would The bilateral relationship be- represents danger and the other
The United Nations reports that coordinate their strategies and Bei- tween India and USA has soared to represents opportunity, said John F.
more than 40,000 Palestinians have jing regarded this as a US-orches- new heights in recent years, partic- Kennedy, 35th U.S. president. The
lost their lives in Gaza and more trated effort to contain China; there- ularly on economic, technological Modi diplomacy attests to a “realist”
than two million people have been fore, simply sustaining the Quad and and defense issues. Underpinning foreign policy outlook. His actions
displaced. slowly building its momentum poses these developments is the desire of continue to match what Modi said
Heavy fighting has broken out a challenge to China’s plans. both sides to counter China’s effort last year: ‘one earth, one family, one
between two military forces in Sudan According to a report by the to project power and influence across future’.
too. Since then, at least 13,000 peo- Morning Consult Political Intelli- the Indo-Pacific region. While Wash- Dr Raj Bhayani, MD,
ple have been killed and nearly 8 mil- gence, which tracks the approval ington and New Delhi have their dis- is an ENT Surgeon & Secretary,
lion have been displaced. ratings of government leaders, Na- agreements on issues like Russia’s AAPI USA

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