Editors’ Picks: Modi’s power has peaked

Plus: Are Putin’s nuclear threats working? JUNE 4, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by [The Fletcher School at Tufts University]( [Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during his roadshow in Varanasi, India, on May 13.]( Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during his roadshow in Varanasi, India, on May 13. Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images [1]( [Modi’s Power Has Peaked]( Election results in India suggest the ruling BJP will return to power, but with a reduced mandate that has surprised pollsters. The natural order of coalition rule is back. By Devesh Kapur   [2]( [Are Putin’s Nuclear Threats Working?]( A new book examines the past and present of Russian thinking on deterrence. By Matthew Kroenig   [3]( [The Man Who Tried to Save Israel From Itself]( This time, Israel must heed Theodor Meron’s warning. By Gershom Gorenberg   [4]( [Biden’s Foreign-Policy Problem Is Incompetence]( The U.S. military’s collapsed pier in Gaza is symbolic of a much bigger issue. By Stephen M. Walt   [5]( [Europe Needs Forts Again]( Building barriers against Russian aggression now can save lives later. By Elisabeth Braw Sponsored [Invest in your future with expert support]( Today more than ever, the world needs interdisciplinary leadership. At The Fletcher School, you’ll grow into the leader you can be, supported by international experts across disciplines. Solve problems from multiple angles and start your future as an expert in global affairs. [Learn more](.   India's]([Election Results](//link.foreignpolicy.com/click/35604360.201139/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlaWducG9saWN5LmNvbS9saXZlL21leGljby1lbGVjdGlvbnMtYXJ0dXJvLXNhcnVraGFuLw/6442801f88c29c4d765242dcB62f41134 Ballots from the world's largest election are being counted today. Two of the foremost experts on Indian politics, Milan Vaishnav and Yamini Aiyar, will join FP Live on June 5 to analyze the results and their impact. [REGISTER](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.