diplomatic power Flashcards
what do diplomats do?
reel the power to make relations and dont exercise power directly one over another they exercise it through the constitution of relations
diplomacy order of instrument
has traditionally been a second order instrument of state power because it is primarily used to communicate threats and promises in support of first order policy instruments especially if military and economic nature
Key leverage of diplo influence
references to the hard power of a state related to its capabilities (mostly material) eg. population, territory, natural ressoicrssm military forces, economy size or political stability.
Alternative to hard power
soft power→ ability to seduce others to follow you league because of the magnetism by culture, political values or foreign policies (power of attraction)
key means in soft power
raises back to the notion of public diplomacy
the notion of public diplomacy comes into play (as an intrument for creating, maximising and rendering soft power into diplomatic influence). relatively new but pivotal (advance interests and advance values of those being represented in relations with other countries.