The PM's Bangladesh visit was strong on optics and nobody minded.

India has started working on the 'Necklace of Diamonds' strategy. This strategy aims at garlanding China or in simple words, the counter encirclement strategy. India is expanding its naval bases and is also improving relations with strategically placed countries to counter China's strategies.

This podcast talks about how it is important for India to maintain good relationships with its neighbours as a part of the Neighbours first policy.