India’s evolving worldview under Modi 2.0

There seems to be a growing debate among the members of the strategic and academic community as to whether the fairly new narratives on India’s foreign policy orientations set by Prime Minister Modi during his first tenure will find a continuity or will change in Modi-2.0.

India’s formulation of a robust foreign policy and building stronger network with a wide spectrum of world leaders and capitals during Modi’s first term seems to have contributed immensely in elevating India’s status in global affairs.

Interestingly, belying conventional wisdom on electoral politics, the way Modi handled foreign policy during his first term gained salience during the recently concluded elections in 2019. India’s acceptance in the international community is clearly visible. India has addressed its immediate task to ensure an external environment that is conducive to India’s transformation and development. But to consolidate this gain, India has to accomplish a peaceful and prosperous periphery in its immediate neighbourhood to begin with and then in the region.

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