Neoclassical realism and contemporary India under BJP

Abstract

Neoclassical realism considers the domestic change of states in a connection to that of international anarchic order. It talks about the repercussions of domestic and international synergies. This paper describes how contemporary India is influenced by this approach under BJP government. In India, the emergence of Modi led to the greater changes in its domestic sphere while assuming the influence of changing global order. Since the international structure impact on the domestic decision-making process of India. Therefore, following the Hindutva fundamentals, India, under Modi government is progressing toward the institutionalization of its ideological and identical phase of developments. Thus, India is looking for better and balanced role in the international anarchic structure which matches its future synergies while equally responsive to the possible shifts in geostrategic, geo-economic and security policies.

 Keywords: India, Politics, BJP, Neoclassical Realism, Hindutwa, Congress, Religious extremism, violence