How Cultural Diplomacy Works
Understanding
Promoting diplomatic cross-cultural communication and mutual understanding. Cultural diplomatic tools are methods of having relationships with influential groups in foreign countries outside of normal diplomatic ways.
An example is the yoga demonstration which can inspire trust. This happens through performances where we are speaking in a universal language of peace and the traditional yoga movements. This serves as a vehicle of cross-cultural communication which again inspires trust and respect.
Qualities
Respect is very important with cultural diplomacy when dealing with other cultures. International relations can be conducted with trust and understanding of others, without a direct political agenda. Good-will can over time translate into better positive relations on a political level.
Trust
Cultural Diplomacy produces mutual understanding and trust, in fields including the commercial, the diplomatic, and the military. By extension, arts, exhibitions, and sports serve as a medium for deflecting hostile propaganda. Establishing personal relations of trust can have an effect where foreigners who know, like, and trust individual Americans are less likely to believe negative portrayals of America, because they could not imagine their American friend being guilty of negative behavior. Exposure to these cultural tools have the effect of appreciation and interest in America that may not have been there before. A single yoga performance can have positive effects on foreign attitudes.
