A New Modi Doctrine For Indian Foreign Policy?

He noted the spread of democracy around the world, making Afghanistan's aspirations its touchstone against all odds: "In Afghanistan, we are at a moment of historic transformation and affirmation of unity. Afghans are showing that their desire for a peaceful and democratic future will prevail over violence." In other words, if Afghanistan's yearnings for democracy can be achieved after decades of brutality and oppression, then it is possible any where. After all, many in the west have despaired of Afghanistan even as anti-democratic forces elsewhere seek to exploit it.

Another point of departure that illuminates Modi's new framework is a message of positivism and hope in the 21st century in contrast to the pessimism that prevailed in the 1950s. The world may not be perfect, but he pointed out: "We have achieved much in past six decades in our mission of ending wars, preventing conflict, maintaining pece, feeding the hungry, sriving to save our planet and creating opportunities for our children."

He added, "There is a new stirring for stability, peace and progress in Africa. There is an unprecedented spread of prosperity in Asia and beyond ... Latin America, a continent of enormous potential, is coming together in shared pursuit of stability and prosperity, which could make it an important anchor of the world."

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