Smart Take | In the Wake of Canadian Accusations, Is India Ready for Global Leadership?

Christopher Sands, Director of the Canada Institute, talks about the fallout from Justin Trudeau’s accusation this week that Indian government officials were involved in the assassination of Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on Canadian soil. He comments on the impact of the announcement on India’s reputation, why Prime Minister Trudeau made the choice to confront India in the public sphere, and the importance of the rule of law for Democratic countries around the world.

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