Diplomatic relations of a cultural
nature have been in existence ever
since the earliest human tribes began
to explore and travel. Today, nations
keen to forge important links with
each other adhere to four important
principles of cultural diplomacy
have a positive view of the
country's people, culture and
policies,
induce greater cooperation
between the two nations,
aid in changing the policies or
political environment of the
target nation,
prevent, manage and mitigate
conflict with the target nation.
Primarily, cultural diplomacy is a
demonstration of national power
because it demonstrates to foreign
audiences every aspect of culture,
including wealth, scientific and
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Cultural Diplomacy may best be
described as a course of actions,
which are based on and utilize the
exchange of ideas, values, traditions
and other aspects of culture or
identity, whether to strengthen
relationships, enhance socio-cultural
cooperation or promote national
interests; Cultural diplomacy can be
practiced by either the public sector,
private sector or civil society and
sometimes even by individuals.
technological
advances,
competitiveness in everything from
sports and industry to military power,
and a nation's overall confidence.
The perception of power obviously
has important implications for a
nation's ability to ensure its security.
Furthermore
because
cultural
diplomacy includes political and
ideological arguments, and uses the
language
of
persuasion
and
advocacy, it can be used as an
instrument of political warfare and be
useful in achieving traditional goals
of war. Participants in cultural
diplomacy often have insights into
foreign attitudes that official embassy
employees do not. This can be used
to better understand a foreign
nation‘s intentions and capabilities. It
can also be used to counter hostile
propaganda and the collection of
open source intelligence. Overall,
cultural diplomacy has the potential
to demonstrate national power,
create an environment conducive to
support, and assist in the collection
and interp