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Soft power is increasingly becoming a strategic instrument rather than merely a cultural asset in international relations. Discuss its relevance for India’s diplomatic outreach.

Q5. Soft power is increasingly becoming a strategic instrument rather than merely a cultural asset in international relations. Discuss its relevance for India’s diplomatic outreach. (10 M)

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