Indian Leader Is Not American ‘Modi Operandi’ and That’s a Problem for Washington

Expect more arm-twisting from Washington on the Indian leader to get with the Cold War modus operandi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to visit Moscow in the coming days where he will be greeted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi and Putin have established cordial relations over the years and the two leaders are set to discuss strengthening bilateral strategic ties.

Washington is miffed that Modi is visiting Russia on his first overseas official trip since he was inaugurated earlie...