164. The Diplomat: When Does Soft Power Cave In?
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Is diplomacy a world of political favors? Do diplomats hold conditional "power" in personal friendships and state alliances? Is this power symbolic, cultural or merely decorative or performative for specific circles (party elites, lobbies, etc) or media circus? Can the role of ambassadors and diplomatic missions deactivate when Realism kicks in the minds of political leaders for power control and state survival? What is the purpose of state ambassadors in times of crisis? Do soft power, discourses and negotiations mostly thrive when Liberalist Theory is the cornerstone of government administrations, foreign policy models and the languages, behaviors and actions that follow? A review on The Diplomat (2023) TV Series. Join us in this exploration, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @womanhood_ir Listen to related episodes: 102. The Matrix Trilogy - What Can We Learn From It? 103. Patriarchy & The Triad of Men's Violence 113. #SHEcurity Index 2021 - A Review 155. Borgen: Power & Glory
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