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Paper Title: Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Modern Political Communication: Strategic Messaging Then and Now
Authors Name: Vunnam sathvik raj , Gona sankalp , Amara pavithra , Amara Revathi , Guided by Dr. K. Meena Rani
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Abstract: India of the past was endowed with a brilliant appreciation for matters of governance, diplomacy and political communication as portrayed in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. Composed approximately 4th century BCE, the Arthashastra is a treatise of systematic doctrine with a scope for general aspects of ethics, economics and politic as well as ways in which the state should conduct it's affairs. and many of these concepts are nearly identical to similar theories developed recently regarding political communication, media and strategic messaging in today’s democracies and autocracies. Current Study: It’s try to focus the comparative analysis between the communication strategies found in Kautilya’s Arthashastra and today political communication in practice. Through exploring themes of espionage, information management, narrative control, public persuasion and leadership image manufacturing the thesis indicates there is more in common between ancient political philosophy and mass communication theories than initially meets the eye. Combining political science, media studies, and historical analysis this article illustrates that strategic political communication is not something post-modern but a timeless utility of power.This study connects classical political wisdom with contemporary communication practices, demonstrating how ancient Indian political philosophy informs modern governance and media-driven politics
Keywords: Kautilya, Arthashastra, Political Communication, Strategic Messaging, Propaganda, Espionage, Public Opinion, Media Studies, Indian Political Thought, Governance
Cite Article: "Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Modern Political Communication: Strategic Messaging Then and Now", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.b1-b5, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602101.pdf
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