Topic: Rafale fighters

The road ahead may not be smooth for China but to argue that it peaking or on the way to decline is just outlandish. India would do well to not get excited.

With its fleet of hurriedly assembled tankers, Moscow is likely to defy EU oil sanctions. Moreover, eased US sanctions on Venezuelan crude to help New Delhi meet energy demand.

Forward movement by the Indian Navy would mean that the proposal for more Rafale jets for the IAF is also likely to gather speed.

Gujarat is the only state where Modi is directly in contention. Even if he wins, the team that runs him closest has much to gain.