Why Him
- Manmohan wanted him for finance. Since Pranab opted for that, Krishna got the MEA.
- Urbane, suave, western educated: just the man to head the MEA
- Appointment may help Congress revive in Karnataka and create space for young leaders
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Challenges
- Thwarting PMO bureaucrats' attempts to run foreign policy
- Giving an economic thrust to diplomacy
- Mending relations with the neighbours, particularly Pakistan
- Keeping the momentum in Indo-US relations going
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