Modi’s Doctrine & Indian Foreign Policy

Since PM Modi took office in 2014, India has undergone a fundamental foreign policy transformation characterized by strategic autonomy, economic statecraft, and proactive multilateralism. This brief commentary examines the emerging Modi Doctrine through analysis of recent developments including the historic India-EU trade deal (January 2026), India's BRICS presidency (2026), the India AI Summit, and bilateral relationships with Russia, France, EU, Japan, Central Asia, Iran, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and South Asia.