India, April 30 -- India, the largest democracy in the world, is going through its 18th national election.

While domestic issues largely dominate the electoral milieu, the last two elections have also included foreign policy as a strong variable.

Over the last decade, Indias stature has grown not only in Asia but in the world as Indias interests have a greater influence on the functioning of the international order.

This was evident in Indias G-20 presidency where it emerged as a leader of the Global South and an indispensable power in negotiating a global consensus of issues of critical concern.

As a consequence, Indian elections are closely watched by the great powers, particularly the policy circles in Washington which have not shi...