After being reelected for a second term, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will face a raft of challenges that range from short-term economic concerns to broader geopolitical dilemmas with China and the United States.
The world's largest democratic contest has drawn to a close, and the verdict is clear: Narendra Modi has secured another five-year term as India's prime minister. The 68-year-old incumbent led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a victory on May 23, deftly maneuvering his way around the opposition's slings and arrows led by the Indian National Congress. Modi will retake his place at India's helm at a pivotal moment in the country's history, as New Delhi manages its rising economic and military stature alongside an array of challenges in its economy, trade negotiations and foreign relationships. How Modi's government resolves the following key issues in the next five years will determine the extent to which India can capitalize on its enormous population and economy to produce more jobs, raise the standard of living and have an overall stronger presence on the global stage. 1.
