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While the controversial Hindu nationalist leader’s views on India’s domestic political and economic situation are well known, there remains quite a bit more ambiguity around his foreign policy.Asia-Pacific,Bangladesh,Beijing,Bharatiya Janata Party,China,Diplomatic Relations,Gujarat,India,Indian National Congress,Indira Gandhi,Islamabad,Japan,Manmohan Singh,Mumbai,Narendra Modi,New Delhi,Pakistan,Rajiv Gandhi,Lora Moftah

Bid to strengthen military capabilities comes amid rising tensions in E. Asia.Asia-Pacific,ASEAN,Association of Southeast Asian Nations,China,Hanoi,Japan,Manila,Philippines,Shinzo Abe,South China Sea,United States,Vietnam,Lora Moftah