Posted 2/18/2024, 1:06:02 PM
Canada and India Seek to Restore Ties Amid Tensions Over Extremism Definitions and Sikh Separatism
- Canada offering "workshops" to India on rule of law amid tensions over definition of extremism and terrorism
- Tensions stemming from Trudeau's accusation of India's potential link to killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader
- India wants Canada to crack down on Sikh separatism more; Canada insists on protecting free speech
- Context is Modi wanting to appear strong ahead of election, while consolidating power domestically
- Both sides should work to restore diplomatic and trade ties given much in common, avoiding further politicization