Question Q10GS2GS2
As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.
Main Body
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.
— Vishwajeet Gupta · AIR 67
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Conclusion
Therefore, 'Knowledge diplomacy' is a key tool to ensure a greater role for India at global stage.
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Topper
Vishwajeet Gupta
AIR 672025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
Soft Power and Knowledge Diplomacy
Writing Stats
179
Total words
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explanatory
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