#209: 4 dimension of Indian diplomacy in 2024

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4 dimension of Indian diplomacy in 2024:

• Vishwamitra

• Vishwaguru

• Coercive Diplomacy

• Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Let's see how it is panning out?

1. Vishwamitra

Meaning: Friend of world

Initiatives earning us this title:

• Vaccine Maitri
• Cultural Diplomacy
• One Sun, One World, One Grid
• 'China bad, India Good' perception to strengthen in 24

2. Vishwaguru

Meaning: Leader of world

Championing pluralism globally is another dimension

• African Union incorporated as member at G20
• Cumulative leadership of Global South
• Expanded BRICS w/ right influence

Election year 24 shall see stronger narrative

3. Coercive Diplomacy

India is slowly catching up to this dimension

The right mix of soft power & hard muscle,

Indian coercive diplomacy efforts are seen indirectly in Maldives case

(Note: Maldives played its part with India Out first)

'Why Bharat Matters?' will further see scaled approach

4. Vasudhaiava Kutumbakam

Lessons from Mundaka Upanishad rules diplomacy

• G20 theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future
• Medicine research & pharma aid in pandemic
• Relief forces in Turkey & aids in disaster-hit area
• India Peace Keeping Forces serving peace missions