Israel is shaping a reality centered on control of trade routes
The visit of India’s prime minister in Israel today is no less significant than a visit by the President of the United States. India matters because: 1. Israel is in an arms race with Turkey. Israel holds technological superiority - Turkey holds industrial capacity. India is an industrial giant, far stronger than Turkey in that regard. Beyond defense procurement, India can assist Israel with foreign labor, industrial expertise, space cooperation, communications, and the establishment of production lines. 2. India is destined to become one of the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of economic volume. Today, it is the fourth-largest economy globally. Even if only a fraction of a percent of its population enters the middle class each year, it is equivalent to adding a new European metropolis annually. India faces many challenges where Israel can offer meaningful support - green technology, environmental solutions, water management, and ...