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Title PATTERNS OF INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS PAKISTAN UNDER MODI REGIME (2014-2022): A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

Author(s) Mehar un Nisa

Abstract This research study examines the Indian foreign policy approach towards Pakistan under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime and highlights how strategically dominant Indian foreign policy has been in securing India's national interests and strengthening its regional supremacy. The study aims to identify patterns in India's foreign policy discourse towards Pakistan during Modi's tenure, analyze how it has changed over the time. Applying a qualitative, analytical and descriptive methodology, the research uses discourse analysis to examine official documents, speeches and reports, uncovering the complex interplay of themes such as cooperation, security and strategic autonomy that shape India's diplomatic engagement and public perceptions. The study is grounded in the theoretical framework of neo-classical realism, which explains how India's foreign policy decisions towards Pakistan are shaped by both systemic international pressures and domestic political dynamics. The findings suggest that India's foreign policy has evolved into a mix of assertiveness and commitment to maintaining peaceful bilateral relations, driven by a competitive international environment in which security threats are managed and a balance of power is sought. The Indian foreign policy towards Pakistan under Modi has gone through three phases: nonalignment and peaceful coexistence, consistent diplomatic isolation of Pakistan, and a reorientation toward broader regional and global goals. The study concludes that PM Modi's foreign policy has posed significant challenges to Pakistan and impacted its security dynamics, diplomatic relations and economic interactions.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2025-05-27

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