| Subject: | Political Science |
| Title: | Leadership and Strategy in Indian Foreign Policy: The Diplomatic Innovations of Modi, S. Jaishankar, and Ajit Doval |
| Author(s): | Mr. Manjunath Pujar |
| Published on: | 30th October 2025 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| ISSN/E-ISSN: | 3048-6513 |
| Volume & Issue: | Volume: 2, Issue: 5 |
| Pages: | 32-44 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.17466056 |
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| Abstract: | This article explores the transformative leadership and strategic innovations shaping India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Together, this leadership triad has redefined India’s global engagement by blending political will, diplomatic agility, and security foresight. Modi’s proactive outreach and vision of India as a leading power, Jaishankar’s emphasis on strategic autonomy and multipolar engagement, and Doval’s security-driven diplomacy have collectively expanded India’s geopolitical influence. Key initiatives such as strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances, recalibrating ties with major powers, and employing bold responses to regional challenges highlight a decisive break from traditional non-alignment toward pragmatic assertiveness. The article argues that this convergence of political leadership, diplomatic expertise, and security strategy represents a new model of Indian statecraft, positioning India as a pivotal actor in global governance. These innovations underscore the role of leadership in crafting resilient and adaptive foreign policy. |
| Keywords: | Indian Foreign Policy, Narendra Modi, S. Jaishankar, Ajit Doval, Strategic Autonomy, Indo-Pacific, Diplomatic Leadership, National Security |
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