India, Feb. 9 -- A poll-bound government is likely to highlight the domestic socio-political economy rather than focus on global geopolitics. However, in a world where food on the plate for citizens is dictated by ravaging wars and inimical neighbours, geo politics finds itself through to every conversation, even if it is addressed to a political constituency. In the past week, the entire Indian government has laid out the influence of external factors on the domestic economy and therefore their voting choices.

The successful conclusion of the G20 summit in New Delhi, last September, topped with a joint communique, is the geo-political showpiece that will be used in election rallies by the ruling party members. The build-up to the G20 su...