Diplomacy

Diplomacy: "If a state has a positive image abroad and is able to convince the public in foreign countries of its genuine willingness to help them build better institutions and better lives, it can be a very effective addition to traditional diplomacy." (NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 27)

"Furthermore, states have to be increasingly concerned about how their own actions are viewed by people in other states and worry about their international image – an integral component of their power. Hence, public diplomacy – promoting and justifying one’s foreign-policy actions among a broader public – has become a new part of modern statecraft." NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 28)

"It might be tempting to argue that a country’s economic power, as measured in terms of GDP, is a good indicator of its power and influence in the world. For a country to be able to project its economic power abroad and translate it into global influence, it needs to be actively involved in international diplomacy and international institutions." (NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 74)

"In the sphere of international diplomacy, states face constraints on their actions by other states, be they allies or foes. As states depend on each other’s support and on a favourable image abroad, they often heed constraints coming from the international diplomatic sphere even if they are powerful enough in terms of resources to disrespect a diplomatic censure." (NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 77)

"States need to recognise the ability of soft-power tools, including cultural diplomacy and educational exchanges, to promote a better understanding between countries within the TPC and those states with the ability and resources to help them." (NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 125)

"The seven state capacities that meta-geopolitics deems important for any global strategic analysis are social and health issues, domestic politics, economics, environment, science and human potential, military and security issues and international diplomacy. Threats to international peace and security can emanate from any of the seven areas of state power and are often interrelated and mutually reinforcing." (NEO-STATECRAFT AND META-GEOPOLITICS: Reconciliation of Power, Interests and Justice in the 21st Century by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, page 345)

Diplomacy

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