Question Q10GS2GS2

As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.

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Knowledge diplomacy refers to exchange of domain-specific knowledge, various research and development (R&D) with partners and allies to earn a goodwill. Potential to further foreign policy objectives: 1) Building deeper trust among allies. 2) Extending a helping hand in times of need, earning goodwill. Eg., Sharing the COVID portal to some South Asian & South-east Asian countries. 3) Developing Track 1.5 & Track 2 diplomacy - Eg., Kalpak to Roche connect is strengthened.

4Recognition as a benevolent leader. 5) Opens further avenues of knowledge sharing and technology transfer. Eg., recent deal of JMI with US govt to share jet-engine technology. However, certain pitfalls are to be avoided: - Knowledge should be seen as exclusive privilege of few countries. - The groupings of knowledge that should consider concerns of Global South. - Universal technologies and developments like Vaccine for COVID-19 should not be used partially. Therefore, 'Knowledge diplomacy' is a key tool to ensure a greater role for India at global stage.

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Therefore, 'Knowledge diplomacy' is a key tool to ensure a greater role for India at global stage.

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Vishwajeet Gupta

AIR 672025

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GS2GS2

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Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

International Relations

Soft Power and Knowledge Diplomacy

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