{"id":15197,"date":"2025-04-03T18:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15197"},"modified":"2025-04-03T19:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:00:16","slug":"soft-power-of-us-and-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/soft-power-of-us-and-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Power of US and India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>US Soft Power Decline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driven by &#8220;America First&#8221; policies, leading to weakened alliances (NATO, AUKUS), strained ties with Global South due to unconditional support for Israel.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced humanitarian engagement due to USAID funding cuts and closure of institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Unstable trade and immigration policies, including protectionist measures and tighter immigration controls, damage US image.<\/li>\n<li>Decline in appeal of US higher education due to crackdown on protests and funding cuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Soft Power Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rich cultural influence through yoga, Ayurveda, Bollywood, and spiritual traditions.<\/li>\n<li>Strong diaspora connections and historical ties, particularly in Asia and Africa.<\/li>\n<li>Democratic model and Gandhian ideals inspire developing nations.<\/li>\n<li>Economic and technological growth, leadership in IT, and vaccine diplomacy during COVID-19.<\/li>\n<li>Education and knowledge exchange through IITs, IIMs, and training programs like ITEC.<\/li>\n<li>Humanitarian aid and disaster relief, exemplified by Operation Brahma and assistance to Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>Active participation in multilateral forums (UN, WHO, BRICS, G20).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges to India&#8217;s Soft Power:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Institutional gaps and poor coordination among organizations like ICCR and AYUSH.<\/li>\n<li>Limited utilization of multilateral platforms like UNESCO and BRICS.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate financial resources compared to countries like China and the US.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of a formal study on global best practices in soft power promotion.<\/li>\n<li>Underutilized diaspora in shaping international perceptions.<\/li>\n<li>Passive approach to public diplomacy compared to proactive efforts by countries like China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Way Forward for India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a comprehensive national strategy for cultural diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>Restructure institutions like ICCR and enhance coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Leverage multilateral platforms for cultural diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>Learn from international best practices in soft power promotion.<\/li>\n<li>Involve the Indian diaspora in advocacy and policymaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Soft Power Decline: Driven by &#8220;America First&#8221; policies, leading to weakened alliances (NATO, AUKUS), strained ties with Global South due to unconditional support for Israel. 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