A Constructivist Understanding of the Efficacy of Network Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution: A Case Study of the Indian Version of Network Diplomacy

The shift from club to network diplomacy exemplifies the impact of globalization on the process of conflict resolution. The article contends that network diplomacy reshapes international relations and enhances multilateral cooperation, thus playing a crucial role in conflict resolution. This study analyses the evolving role of non-state actors, their increasing impact on diplomatic structures and their contributions to peacebuilding efforts. The training of foreign diplomats by countries like India has emerged as an interesting trend vis-à-vis the growing importance of network diplomacy. This article examines India’s distinctive approach to network diplomacy, focusing on its foreign diplomat training programmes that foster institutional and interpersonal networks. The article aims to explore what India, as a state, stands to gain out of training foreign diplomats and how this training furthers the cause of network diplomacy.