What the Indian Election Results Could Mean for GermanyRahul Peter Das

ASIEN – Nr. 94 (2005) pp. 73–81

Before trying to determine if the recent Indian election results could mean anything for Germany, and what that could be, it is necessary to look first at the perceptions the two countries have of each other, since that directly affects their relations, and actions of the respective governments with regard to each other. Of course, anything one may say on this matter cannot but be subjective, since judging perceptions, opinions and feelings is basically a subjective affair, and since the database in this case cannot be comprehensive. Nevertheless, an attempt shall be made here to enumerate certain characteristics, even though there may well be quite different opinions on the matter.