Are India and Israel Natural Allies or Strategic Partners?

Abstract

Natural allies share common political and cultural values. Strategic partners may share none of these similarities, but a common goal or an agenda. Israel President said that Israel and India are natural allies, but when we go through meaning of these types of relationship, we find that there are some similarities between both nations, but we can’t say that these similarities make them a natural ally. But Both nations have common goal to grow their economy and protect their people. So, we can say that India and Israel are strategic partner. We can see this in their relation. There is a close and substantial political, military, and economic tie between India and Israel. Despite India's official recognition of Israel in 1950, the two nations didn't establish full diplomatic relations until January 29th, 1992.The relationship remained unofficial during the period from India's recognition of Israel in 1950 to the beginning of the 1990s. Israel did not oppose India's 1998 nuclear test and took India's side in the Kargil war. Israel has not only given India state-of-the-art weapons but is also making weapons together as mentioned above. Israel is cooperating in India's internal security. Israel is strengthening India in the field of agriculture and irrigation by giving modern technology to India. India's trade with Israel is increasing continuously. Both countries are continuously increasing investment in each other's country. Even in international organizations, both the countries are seen cooperating with each other. A new organization I2A2 has been created in which both the countries are involved. People of both countries like each other. So, we can say that a strategic partnership has been formed between the two countries.