India needs more bravado while negotiating trade deal with US: Expert

The executive chairman and chief executive of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia said that he doesn't see the right optics coming from the Indian side.

Shikha Salaria•Jul 13, 2026 05:48 AM• 295 views

The Indian flag, the U.S. flag and people miniatures with laptops are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2024.

Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Senior journalist who specializes in the coverage of South Asia, Middle East and India’s trade equations with foreign nations. Based in New Delhi, she has been covering India’s foreign policy, the office of the Indian Prime Minister, minorities, women’s rights and strategy. She has extensively covered India-Bangladesh ties, India-Pakistan relations and is currently focusing on covering the West Asia conflict.

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