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      <JournalTitle>ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES</JournalTitle>
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      <Volume-Issue>Volume 5 Issue 2</Volume-Issue>
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      <IssueTopic>Multidisciplinary</IssueTopic>
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      <Season>August-September 2024</Season>
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        <Year>2024</Year>
        <Month>09</Month>
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      <ArticleTitle>Influence of Soft Power in shaping Diplomacy and Foreign Policy</ArticleTitle>
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      <FirstPage>363</FirstPage>
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          <FirstName>Arsheeta Dutta</FirstName>
          <LastName>Baruah</LastName>
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      <DOI>10.47362/EJSSS.2024.5214</DOI>
      <Abstract>This research delves into the evolving nature of power in international relations, focusing on the concept of soft power. Introduced by Joseph Nye in the 1990s, soft power is defined as the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force. The study highlights how nations leverage cultural diplomacy, public opinion, and historical narratives to enhance their soft power and achieve foreign policy objectives. The article examines various methods through which soft power is projected, such as cultural exchanges, media influence, and the promotion of national values and ideals. It explores the role of non-state actors, including NGOs and multinational corporations, in shaping global perceptions and aligning foreign populations with a nation’s policies. Case studies of countries like China, Turkey, India, and the United States illustrate diverse approaches to employing soft power in international affairs. China’s strategic use of environmental diplomacy and Turkey’s deployment of the Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) are highlighted as examples of how emerging powers utilize soft power to strengthen their global influence. The research also underscores the importance of integrating regional historical narratives and cultural elements into foreign policy to sustain diplomatic relations and promote national interests, with the depiction of the vibrant regional-historical narratives of India. By employing qualitative analysis, reviewing academic literature, policy documents, and specific national case studies to uncover patterns and strategies in the use of soft power, the findings reveal that effective soft power strategies are crucial for modern diplomacy, offering nations a means to project power and achieve foreign policy goals without resorting to military force. The article asserts that understanding and harnessing soft power is essential for navigating the complexities of global diplomacy in a multipolar world. By appealing the shared cultural values and fostering positive international relations, nations can enhance their global standing and influence through non-coercive means.</Abstract>
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      <Keywords>Soft Power,Diplomacy,Foreign Policy,Cultural Diplomacy,Public Opinion,Non-State Actors,Indian Historical Narratives,Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA),Chinese Environmental Diplomacy</Keywords>
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