Around the globe, India has been known for its economic, military and nuclear power. Moreover, India has been largely known for its hard power. However, in recent years, there seems to be shift...Show moreAround the globe, India has been known for its economic, military and nuclear power. Moreover, India has been largely known for its hard power. However, in recent years, there seems to be shift towards soft power. The current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is a great advocate of soft power as can be seen in his implementation of soft power in his foreign policies. India’s soft power is a force to be reckoned with as it may even exceed the its hard power capabilities. From Bollywood to yoga to Buddhism, India’s soft power is making way for India to establish a diplomatic presence in the world order. Furthermore, its effects can be seen on the manner in which India implements and uses its foreign policy and diplomacy. Therefore, this Masters thesis will explore how the Indian government is using India’s soft power and how it has used it in the past, how it influences its foreign policy, and diplomacy strategy, why this shift occurred and how it has influenced its relations abroad.Show less
