STRENGTHENING INDIA'S GLOBAL STANDING AND SOFT POWER: A STUDY ON STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS
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India, global stand, soft power, Strategic communication, diplomatic initiatives, cultural diplomacy, popular cinema, digital diplomacy, media landscape, leadership dynamicsAbstract
This paper attempts to investigate the various ways India is projecting itself on the international stage and enhancing its soft power through strategic communication and diplomatic initiatives. The paper further indicates how India utilizes its democratic values and rich cultural heritage- notably, its popular cinema-in its soft power strategy. With the turn of the century, India has had greater global engagement in terms of democracy, including participation in the United Nations Democracy Fund in 2005. In addition, India's digital diplomacy engagements have been looked into for reaching out to the diaspora and global audiences via modern communication avenues. It throws light on the role of a robust and independent media landscape that fosters awareness of foreign policy among the public. It has been considered very important by India to communicate effectively in the digital age so that a favorable global image can be created for itself. The paper also discusses leadership dynamics to understand the personality traits and leadership styles of the prime minister of India, which, the authors assert, have been key to navigating the world's power dynamics. The article concludes by advocating a synergistic model for enhancing India's soft power and global presence, with the four key components being democratic engagement, cultural diplomacy, strategic communication, and leadership consolidation, thus providing a platform for India to exert its influence on the world stage.
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