Author: Nikhil Gowda

Masters of Public Policy, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
How PM Modi Modified the Direction of Indian Foreign Policy
Analysis, National

How PM Modi Modified the Direction of Indian Foreign Policy

Abstract With 2014 elections bringing about a new government at Delhi led by Prime minister Narendra Modi was groundbreaking in many respects, as for the first time in 40 years a party in India received an absolute majority and the elections were fought on a presidential-style where leadership was one of the essential factors that determined the outcome of the results in favour of Narendra Modi. PM Modi was more known for his administrative reforms & economic management as the CM of Gujarat, but little was known about his abilities in managing foreign policy. But to everyone’s surprise PM Modi has taken up a keen interest in foreign affairs and has left his mark in shaping the Indian foreign policy in a new direction. He has infused a sense of self-confidence, risk-takin...