India’s neighborhood first policy under Narendra Modi Era (2014-2024)
Author(s): Gayatri and Santosh Meena
Abstract: Narendra Modi became the prime minister of India in 2014 after that New Delhi made many efforts to build up India’s dominance in South Asia region. The Neighborhood First Policy is the main factor in India's foreign policy. It is also known as South Asian Foreign Policy. This paper traces implementation of neighborhood first policy through lateral ties between India's and its neighboring countries. These relationships affected as well as China's interference as frequent terrorist incidents like other issues due to Border disputes which are a challenge for regional security and Corporation. Although this foreign policy connects India's neighboring countries. the Neighborhood First Policy created by the Prime Minister Modi, its effect to nurture lateral ties prosperous peace enhance regional connectivity and build up India's strong position in the south Asia region.
Gayatri, Santosh Meena. India’s neighborhood first policy under Narendra Modi Era (2014-2024). Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(1):97-103. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i1b.432