In Asian media this week: India’s message of foreign policy independence. Plus Green-tech overcapacity claims ‘absurd’; How West could help the Rest fight climate change; Asia-Pacific NATO would add to flash points; Party dismisses disgraced leaders; Newspaper scores press freedom own goal.
A striking image from Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia was of the Indian Prime hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US-India rift over close Russia ties – Asian Media Report By David Armstrong
According to Al Jazeera, a bear hug is almost inevitable whenever Modi greets a male world leader.