For decades, india carefully balanced its diplomacy, earning respect from both east and West, and maintaining a time-tested friendship with Russia. But under narendra Modi’s tenure, things have taken a dangerous turn. The most glaring proof? Vladimir Putin calling pakistan a “partner” — something no Russian leader ever dared to say during the eras of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Vajpayee, or manmohan Singh. This shift signals how badly India’s diplomatic standing has eroded. Here are five ways Modi has wrecked India’s global relationships.
1. Russia, the All-Weather Friend, Now Looks at Pakistan
From the Cold war to Kargil, moscow always stood firmly with India. Yet, under Modi, Putin openly calls pakistan a “partner.” This isn’t just semantics — it’s a diplomatic earthquake that shows India’s oldest ally no longer sees us as reliable.
2. The US Sees india as a Market, Not a Partner
Despite all the hugs and photo-ops, Washington continues to arm pakistan and pressures india on human rights and trade issues. Under Modi, india looks less like a strategic partner and more like a customer for defense contracts.
3. Neighbors Have Turned Hostile
Nepal, Sri Lanka, bangladesh — nations that once looked to india for guidance — now tilt toward China. Modi’s hyper-nationalist rhetoric and neglect of regional diplomacy have left South Asia fractured, with india increasingly isolated.
4. Alienation in the Islamic World
india once prided itself on strong ties with the Arab world. Today, thanks to rising Islamophobia and communal policies under Modi, gulf nations frequently issue warnings and criticisms. The result: strained oil diplomacy and fading trust.
5. Global Reputation in Decline
india was once hailed as the world’s largest democracy with a moral voice in global forums. Now, international media and watchdogs accuse Modi’s government of authoritarianism, censorship, and minority suppression — eroding the soft power india once commanded.
⚠️ Final Word
From Russia’s embrace of pakistan to strained ties with neighbors and the Islamic world, India’s foreign policy under Modi has been a disaster. The damage is not just diplomatic — it’s a blow to India’s security, trade, and global standing. Modi promised to make india a “Vishwaguru.” Instead, india is looking more and more like a nation without true friends.
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