From Servility to Statesmanship: How India's Diplomatic Approach Evolved Between Two Sharm El-Sheikh Summits

Oct 17, 2025 05:41 pm CST

This analysis contrasts India's diplomatic approaches at two Sharm El-Sheikh summits 16 years apart, highlighting the evolution from Manmohan Singh's conciliatory stance in 2009 to Narendra Modi's strategic diplomacy in 2025. While Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif displayed obsequious behavior toward Trump at the recent Gaza peace negotiations, Modi's decision to send a representative instead demonstrated calculated diplomatic maturity, underscoring fundamental differences in India's foreign policy posture between the two administrations.