International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
India’s Soft Power Through Cultural Diplomacy’s Instruments of Performing Arts
Published May 19, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 4, pp. 2975–2986Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1304000252
Abstract
In the contemporary international system, soft power has gained increasing significance as states rely more on attraction than coercion to shape global outcomes. Within this context, culture functions as a key resource in international relations. This study examines India’s soft power through cultural diplomacy, with a specific focus on performing arts particularly classical dance, as instruments of diplomatic engagement. India’s long-standing civilisational traditions provide a strong cultural foundation that enables meaningful international connections.
Keywords: Soft Power; Cultural Diplomacy; India; Foreign Policy; Performing Arts
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 4 |
| Pages | 2975–2986 |
| Publication date | May 19, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1304000252 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Aparajita Thapliyal (2026). India’s Soft Power Through Cultural Diplomacy’s Instruments of Performing Arts. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(4), 2975-2986. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1304000252
BibTeX
@article{Aparajita2026,
title = {India’s Soft Power Through Cultural Diplomacy’s Instruments of Performing Arts},
author = {Aparajita Thapliyal},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {4},
pages = {2975--2986},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1304000252},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}