The tricennial of India-Israel diplomatic relations is being celebrated with fanfare on state broadcasters, commemorative livery and emblem, and a planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Not long ago, India was a reluctant partner for Israel. One that was anxious to acquire Israel’s technology and weapons but, at best, hesitant to reciprocate political warmth. Even during this political chaos, defense deals remained stable. Their agricultural partnership was also fruitful. As a result, India-Israel relations have been viewed through a restricted prism of geopolitics and warfare, as well as agricultural cooperation, for far too long. Nonetheless, since 2014, as temperatures have risen, both countries have begun to engage in other realms that have remained under the radar.
