Digital Diplomacy

The word narrative has for some time dominated conversations about digital diplomacy. At the most basic level, narratives are viewed as compelling stories through which state and non-state actors can explain their policies and actions. The narrative is thus a rhetorical and visual device that replaces official press statements lined with diplomatic double entendres and bureaucratic language. At a more sophisticated level, narratives may be used to obtain influence. Diplomats from country A can craft messages that resonate with the historical narratives of country B thus building relationships with the citizens of country B. At another level, narratives may be used to misinform. Countries can craft narratives that contest facts or promote false information. Given that the narrative takes the form of a story, it is likely to have some influence on a target audience as humans are storytellers by nature. At the most sophisticated level a narrative can be a unifying element bringing people..

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