On April 22, 2025, Pakistan-backed terrorists struck Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, mercilessly and barbarically killing 26 civilian tourists and shattering the peace of a region experiencing normalcy and poised for economic growth.

India’s swift and decisive response, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolute leadership, marks a new paradigm and a significant shift in the nation’s security policy in strategic and multi-dimensional counter-terrorism, which can be aptly termed “The Modi Doctrine".

The Modi Doctrine represents a strategic evolution in India’s security policy—an assertive, multidimensional response framework built on zero tolerance for terrorism, proactive preemptive strikes, and safeguarding India’s citizens as well as territorial integrity.

Unlike previous doctrines, which were limited predominantly to diplomatic rhetoric or reactive responses, the Modi Doctrine incorporates multiple dimensions—military, diplomatic, economic, and political—to tackle terrorism comprehensively.

Following the Pahalgam atrocity, India swiftly initiated “Operation Sindoor"—a precise military strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied........

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