Intro: From Mediterranean to Indian ocean, only two countries hold an impeccable record of being a democracy, India and Israel. Context: India wanted a federal Palestine in 1947 and a not a full fledged state of Israel. Infact India voted against admitting Israel in UN in 1948( the only time when India has voted against entry of any country in the UN) Subsequent support to Pakistan from Arab nations made India to recognize Israel in 1950. From 1950 to 1992 “the time is not right” attitude delayed the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with Israel. embassies were opened in 1992 with full establishment of diplomatic relations . Initially it was said India was trying to be more Catholic than the Pope Ties were upgraded to strategic partnership in 2017. Analytical points: Robert Putnam’s two level game theory wherein India also takes into account the interests of its large minority population when negotiating with Israel and Palestine India’s policy with Israel has two pronged ap...