President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Jordan, Palestine and Israel in October was
different for its content and long-term implications. A careful analysis of his statements and
speeches in Amman, Ramallah and Jerusalem indicates a new Indian template for its
engagement with the Middle East. While some of his observations were a reiteration of the
traditional Indian positions since the early 20th century, they also signal a more nuanced
approach to the turbulent region.