Soft Power and Foreign Policy: The Case Study of Pahalgam Attack

Bio: Vidhula is a Master’s student in Public Policy at Kautilya School of Public Policy. Her academic interests center on culture and culture-based policymaking, with a particular focus on how art and cultural policy can serve as instruments of soft power. She is passionate about advancing inclusion and equity through cultural initiatives and is interested in the ways cultural narratives influence governance and social outcomes. Vidhula aspires to contribute to policy frameworks that not only celebrate diversity but also strengthen social cohesion and India’s cultural engagement on a global stage.