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Executive summary 5
Résumé 6
Introduction 8
Boost national pride: the international recognition of India as a global power 10
The third-largest economy during Modi's mandate 10
India's growing international standing 11
A narrative of suspicion on the meddling of the West in the election 14
Glorifying a strong government: India's assertiveness on issue sof national security 16
Fighting terrorism: ambiguous implications 16
Defending the integrity of India's territory 18
Mixed messaging on China 19
Conclusion: what will the foreign policy of the third Modi government look like? 22