The Public Diplomacy Division in India's Ministry of External Affairs: Institutional Significance, Functional Scope, and Strategic Role in Foreign Policy Introduction In the evolving ecosystem of 21st-century diplomacy, public diplomacy has emerged as a vital pillar of statecraft, complementing traditional forms of diplomatic engagement. India, as a rising power with a civilizational ethos and democratic … Continue reading Critically assess the institutional significance and functional scope of the Public Diplomacy Division within India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and examine its role in enhancing the strategic communication, soft power projection, and global outreach capacities of Indian foreign policy in the contemporary international order.