
EP 54: Israel and India
Brown History Podcast
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India Recognizes Israel
India recognizes Israel in 1950, in September 1950. The decision to recognize Israel is not one that's driven by any principle. In the letters that were sent between the Arab diplomats, from the Middle East to Delhi, they don't mention Palestine at all. All they're concerned about is that would there be a backlash from the Arab world? Nine months prior to India recognizing Israel, China recognizes Israel. Once China recognizes Israel, it allows India to feel comfortable that there won't be a major backlash.
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