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‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards
Summary
Narendra Modi received another foreign honor during his Seychelles visit, extending a long run of state awards he has collected on overseas trips. The piece frames these awards as products of diplomatic signaling by host governments rather than neutral recognition.
Why it matters
These honors shape how foreign policy is sold at home and how smaller states bargain with India, turning symbolism into leverage over real commitments.