Global Political Shifts: Tara Kartha, Saul Satka & Alexander Slater on Key Elections

Elections in Brazil, Israel, and US: What Global Shifts Mean for IndiaPolitical battles in Brazil, Israel, and the United States are poised to impact global equations and foreign policy calculations for New Delhi. In Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured another presidential term, presenting opportunities to expand bilateral trade toward a thirty billion dollar target by 2030 and deepen cooperation within BRICS. Meanwhile, Israel's elections test Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, with critical strategic pillars like defence, intelligence, agriculture, and technology hanging in the balance alongside wider West Asian stability. In Washington, the upcoming US midterm elections could determine congressional control and influence trade policies, tariffs, and H-1B visas relevant to Indian professionals and businesses. Across Latin America, West Asia, and the United States, New Delhi faces the challenge of protecting national interests, navigating diplomatic shifts, and turning evolving international political developments into domestic economic opportunities.