This week’s summit of the Group of Seven industrial countries hosted by the United Kingdom in the picturesque Cornwall region promises to be a definitive moment in the political evolution of the West. The summit, which will see the digital participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also marks an important step towards a new global compact between India and the West. Prof C Raja Mohan tells The Indian Express’ Aakash Joshi why it is important for India to deepen ties with this grouping.