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There is not yet a universally recognized definition of the cultural diplomacy. The concept existed since the olden times but it did not become an independent discipline of its own until a few decades ago. | There is not yet a universally recognized definition of the cultural diplomacy. The concept existed since the olden times but it did not become an independent discipline of its own until a few decades ago. | ||
| β | Countries are naturally inclined to regard cultural diplomacy as a means to export their | + | Countries are naturally inclined to regard cultural diplomacy as a means to export their culture to other countries. As a result of this, the initial definitions gave priority to the idea of exporting the cultural values of one country to another rather than engaging in a cultural interaction. |
For the purpose of my statement, I will define cultural diplomacy as an effort of better mutual understanding and eliminating differences of perceptions between nations or as a means to support the foreign policy with activities in cultural areas. In this sense it differs from the the exercise of exporting the [[Values|values]] of a country to another country. It should be an exercise of give and take and not a one way traffic. It is not required in this exercise to prove that one culture is superior to the other. It will be enough for the participants in the exercise to understand that certain concepts are perceived in a different manner in other cultures. This awareness may help avoid several mistakes in the international relations. In case the cultural values of one side in this exercise are more attractive, it will preserve its attractiveness even if they do not fit exactly in the culture of the other side and in the long run it will look more acceptable. Unlike the classical diplomacy and economic relations, the cultural diplomacy bears its effects in a longer span of time, because it has to be internalized by masses. When it settles in the mind of people it stays there and becomes part of the culture of the recipient person or society. | For the purpose of my statement, I will define cultural diplomacy as an effort of better mutual understanding and eliminating differences of perceptions between nations or as a means to support the foreign policy with activities in cultural areas. In this sense it differs from the the exercise of exporting the [[Values|values]] of a country to another country. It should be an exercise of give and take and not a one way traffic. It is not required in this exercise to prove that one culture is superior to the other. It will be enough for the participants in the exercise to understand that certain concepts are perceived in a different manner in other cultures. This awareness may help avoid several mistakes in the international relations. In case the cultural values of one side in this exercise are more attractive, it will preserve its attractiveness even if they do not fit exactly in the culture of the other side and in the long run it will look more acceptable. Unlike the classical diplomacy and economic relations, the cultural diplomacy bears its effects in a longer span of time, because it has to be internalized by masses. When it settles in the mind of people it stays there and becomes part of the culture of the recipient person or society. | ||
