Essays about: "Strategic Diplomacy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words Strategic Diplomacy.

1. 1. When Dragon meets Nāga, the study of strategic narratives of China’s Buddhist Diplomacy in Thailand after the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Chinnapong Chullanandana; [2023]
   Keywords : Sino-Thai relations; soft power; public diplomacy; Belt and Road Initiative; Southern Buddhism; Strategic narratives; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the strategic use of narratives in Chinese Buddhist public diplomacy to support the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Thailand. This study examines the different levels of narrative formation, including system, identity, and issue narratives, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that drive communication, persuasion, and influence in international affairs. READ MORE

3. 2. Strategic Narratives During Armed Conflict : The Case of Ukraine Post-2022 Russian Invasion

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Linh Pham; [2023]
   Keywords : discourse analysis; Ukraine; Russia; strategic narratives; digital diplomacy; political communication; national identity archetypes;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the digital and narrative turn in International Relations, supplying a response to the inquiry ‘Which strategic narratives have emerged in Ukraine’s digital diplomacy following the February 2022 Russian invasion?’ The paper observed how the field of politics is revitalised by the interplay between political communication during times of incertitude, digital diplomacy and the trend of personalisation. The thesis evaluated different approaches taken by prior theorists of these spheres and leveraged their knowledge in order to respond to the research question. READ MORE

4. 3. China's Green Transition: Analysing Chinese Minerals Policy, and its Impact on Zambia

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Richard Olsson; [2023]
   Keywords : China; Zambia; resource security; energy metals; energy minerals; copper; environment; Debt Trap Diplomacy; Pollution Haven Hypothesis; Resource Security Theory; Green Transition;

   Abstract : This study concerns the dynamics of Chinese strategic minerals policy and its effects on Zambian copper mining between 2016-2020. The essay employs a complementary—theories congruence analysis using Resource Security Theory, Debt Trap Diplomacy, and the Pollution Haven Hypothesis in order to analyse China’s actions and ascertain their effects on Zambia. READ MORE

5. 4. Chinese neocolonialism : A comparative study of Chinese expansionism through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Mario Jimeno Bennassar; [2023]
   Keywords : Neocolonialism; Soft Power; Smart Power; Hard Power; Belt and Road Initiative BRI ; One Belt One Road OBOR ; Debt Trap Diplomacy; China; Influence; Chinese neocolonialism; “String of pearls”; China-Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC ;

   Abstract : In the context of Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, this paper provides a comparative analysis of China's neocolonialism and smart power strategies through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The study analyzes the economic, political, and social consequences of China's growing presence in these nations and offers a deeper comprehension of their position in the region by drawing on a wide range of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence. READ MORE

6. 5. Public Opinion about Sweden during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Implications for its Nation Brand: A Sentiment Analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Verena Rucker; [2022]
   Keywords : Nation Branding; Public Diplomacy; Nation Brand Image Perception; COVID-19 Pandemic; Sweden; Twitter; Sentiment Analysis SA ; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Public Opinion about Sweden during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Implications for its Nation Brand: A Sentiment Analysis This thesis seeks to expand the understanding of nation brand image perceptions by exploring the opinions of international audiences about Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of sentiments. Given the strong link between a country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its nation brand, crises can have an impact on the perception of a country’s image. READ MORE