With the trade deal limbo and long spell without a confirmed ambassador, a strong iCET agenda will signal the US' recommitment to a strong relationship with India.
Sitharaman, who is only the second woman defence minister in India's history, is expected to work closely with the Finance Minister to take key industry-related decisions
Most key Hindutva/RSS objectives have been achieved, and Modi & BJP now need social calm, at least till summer of 2024. A de-escalation of some sort is on.