Available also in pdf – Download Pdf To understand what is India’s internal political situation after 10 years of rule by Narendra Modi, it is necessary to consider diverse topics. They include the main aspects of the authoritarian system that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had created during a decade in power, and the surprising setback […]
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Modi’s India as a Variety of Authoritarian-Hegemonic Capitalism
Available also in pdf – Download Pdf The paper explores the variety of capitalism that has emerged in India under Narendra Modi’s rule. It examines the emergent configuration of Indian capitalism through three interlocking dimensions: the central ideological role of Hindutva in legitimizing state and market power; the intensification of authoritarianism and centralization of political […]
Architecture and Urban Planning as Pivotal Tools in Narendra Modi’s Political Agenda
Available also in pdf – Download Pdf The contribution aims to analyse how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used architecture and the city in his political strategies to redesign the image, icons and symbols of Indian identity. Notable initiatives in this regard include the Smart Cities Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’s «housing for all» project, 12,000 crore invested in […]
From «Neighbourhood first» to «Neighbourhood lost»? India’s foreign policy towards South Asia under Modi
Available also in pdf – Download Pdf This paper examines the trajectory of India’s «Neighbourhood First» policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2014-2025), analysing its underlying drivers, implementation, and implications. While India’s geographic centrality and strategic self-perception position it as a key player in South Asia, critics argue that there is a widening gap between India’s […]
Indian Foreign Policy toward the US, China, and Russia under Modi: Rhetoric and Reality (2014-2025)
Available also in pdf – Download Pdf The election of Narendra Modi in 2014 is widely portrayed as a watershed moment for Indian foreign policy. This article challenges that narrative, arguing that the core parameters guiding India’s relations with the US, China, and Russia under Modi – namely its structural imperatives, constraints, and strategic calculations […]
