India, Feb. 3 -- Political spaces are much like real estate - location is everything. The closer the position to the centre, the higher the value. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar was accorded a front-row seat at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on January 20, reflecting positive prospects for strong India-US relations.

With the return to the White House, there are questions about how Trump's second term will shape US foreign policy and, in particular, India-US relations. Trump's foreign policy has always emphasised "America First". However, his warm rapport with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi - first showcased during "Howdy, Modi!" and "Namaste Trump" - promises a unique diplomatic relationship between the world's ol...