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Neighbourhood First Policy Revisited: An Analysis of India’s Engagement with South Asia under Modi (2014–2025)

Author(s) Mr. Gollapothu Yedukondalu, Dr. Chakali Bramhayya, Dr. Anil Kumar
Country India
Abstract This article critically examines India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) under Narendra Modi from 2014 to 2025, focusing on its strategic evolution, achievements, and limitations in South Asia. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative analysis of diplomatic engagements with quantitative assessment of economic and strategic initiatives, the study evaluates India’s efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and counter the growing influence of China. The paper highlights key milestones such as the 2015 Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh and the shift from SAARC to sub-regional frameworks like BIMSTEC and BBIN. Despite proactive diplomatic outreach and an emphasis on connectivity, infrastructure, and trust-building, the analysis identifies a persistent implementation gap between policy objectives and tangible outcomes. The study also underscores how domestic political decisions and regional power rivalries, particularly involving China and the United States, complicate India’s regional strategy. It concludes that while the NFP has repositioned India as a proactive regional actor, its long-term success depends on effective policy execution, consistent diplomacy, and the ability to balance strategic competition while fostering inclusive regional development. This study evaluates the policy's strategic evolution, focusing on how the administration has sought to navigate regional power dynamics and counterbalance intensifying Chinese influence (Lamichhane, 2023).
Keywords Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP), Indian Foreign Policy, South Asia, Regional Cooperation, China’s Influence, Strategic Autonomy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-07
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