Geopolitical Calculus and the Modi’s Strategy

Abstract

In May 2014, Narendra Modi overwhelmingly won the general election, which surprised the world. It’s widely believed that India has elected a strong leader and Indian masses seemed to see the new hope of reshaping Indian international image and reviving domestic economy. With the overseas attention and the expectations of the Indian domestic masses seemed to see the new hope of reshaping Indian international image and reviving domestic economy. With the overseas attention and the expectations of the Indian public, the glamorous strong-minded leader began his ruling career. During the 2 years after he took office, with his concept of governance and means of administration Modi has indeed injected new vitality into India concerning its development both inside and outside. Under the leadership of Modi, India is moving towards the great goal of becoming a “global leader”. In addition to becoming the fastest-growing economy in the globe, India’s great power development strategy also takes on some new features, which thereby has certain impact on the Sino-India relations. From a geopolitical perspective, on the basis of the examination of India’s geopolitical imagination, basic strategic thinking and diplomatic practices, this chapter analyzes the changes in Modi’s great power strategy, economic strategy and diplomatic strategy and discusses the trend of India’s foreign policy towards China after Modi’s ruling and the possibility of the Sino-Indian strategic connection.