Projecting Soft Power: The Case of India

Abstract

India, the seventh largest country of the world guards a position of extraordinary diplomacy which grades its international relations. The paper speculates into Joseph Nye’s concept of Soft Power, which is a break-through strategy in the world gripped by hard power. The world witnessed two great Wars, which was and is in no way covetable. Thus, to sustain more of individual resources and beget a platform through which it becomes easier to mutually benefit both the sides engaged into the international relations, India develops its strategic soft power. Rich cultural heritage, inspiring spirituality, pioneering educational institutes, international trade makes India a country to pave its way into the global world of importance. The research work utilizes the available data and scrutinizes into the probable areas where India strategically develops its soft power to impress and attract the world utilizing its own resources.