The Ephemeral Nature of Diplomatic Promises US President Donald Trump made headlines last week when he assured External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that "India can always count on" him during a call to celebrate US Independence Day.
This statement, made in front of other high ranking officials, was not an offhand remark but rather a deliberate attempt at diplomacy.
The Politics of Praise Trump's praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi is nothing new. In fact, it's a well worn script that has been played out on numerous occasions before.