Junaid AhmadAIR 3 · CSE 2018 · 210 wordsTheir whole copy
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Soft state refers to the state which is unable to enforce policies and laws effectively due to lack of administrative and social discipline. In the context of South Asia, Gunnar Myrdal used this term because of the prevalence of corruption, non-compliance with rules, and a lack of social discipline in the region.
Regarding India today, this characterisation is debatable:
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- Soft power:
- Values of India 'Vasudhaiva kutumbakam' or world as one family is respected by all.
- Diversity - All the major religions are there with Indian diaspora to the tune of 31 million in the world.
- Festivals like Holi, Deepawali are celebrated all across the world.
- Indian Bollywood is seen in all parts with great influence.
- Along with it, India as a voice of developing countries with policies like NAM, Panchsheel had set an example.
In present times, the use of soft and hard power is there for national interest.
Hard power:
- Credible Nuclear power.
- 3rd largest military in the world.
- Indigenous space program with mission like MOM, Chandrayaan.
- 2nd largest importer of weapons.
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The recent surgical strikes further asserted the hard power of India with a balance of soft power which was reflected in the Madison square speech in U.S.A.