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- The Position of Cultural Diplomacy in Afghanistan\'s Foreign Policy (2001-2021)
The Position of Cultural Diplomacy in Afghanistan\'s Foreign Policy (2001-2021)
Authors : Muaiyid Rasooli, Mohammad Ekram Yawar
Pages : 2680-2696
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Publication Date : 2024-01-23
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In the new studies of international relations, culture; Application and importance have been found. This issue has made the clash of cultures unavoidable, especially in the era of globalization, when national borders are collapsing and the government\'s rule is under the influence of the technological revolution. Therefore, culture, values and industrial products, all of them have found political use today. The foreign policy apparatus of the governments are trying to create a positive, acceptable and attractive face for the world community by using cultural diplomacy. Cultural diplomacy helps countries to implement their international and domestic programs; Because in this way, the behavior and policies of the governments are justified and acceptable. In this article, an attempt has been made to examine the extent of cultural diplomacy in Afghanistan\'s foreign policy. The main question is where is the position of cultural diplomacy in Afghanistan\'s foreign policy? The findings of his research, using the descriptive-analytical method, show that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country did not pay much attention to cultural diplomatic tools and did not use the media, civil society, and scholarships. Also, the country\'s tourism potential has been neglected.Keywords : foreign policy, cultural diplomacy, soft power, media, civil society and tourism industry