Online published on 4 May, 2017.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a policy shift vis-à-vis Pakistan after the Uri terrorist attack, advocating the elimination of terrorism from the subcontinent. Like India, the rest of South Asia suffers from terrorism created and sponsored by Pakistan. After the terrorist attacks in Peshawar, Modi had stated that there is no “good” or “bad” terrorism. However, given that dealing with Islamabad peacefully through bilateral talks and promises has failed, he has highlighted the Balochistan problem to counter Pakistan's blatant interference in Kashmir. After repeated Pakistani intrusions in India such as the Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Uri attacks, Modi too hardened his stance and retaliated strongly with the first ever surgical strikes along the Line of Control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. While most big powers are hesitant to openly support Modi's anti-terrorism strategy, India's neighbours for now are standing with it.
