Digital Diplomacy in Foreign Policy

Abstract

State policies emerge from rapid tactics designed to achieve objectives at the lowest possible cost through well-considered steps. Foreign policy is essentially a reflection of a state’s domestic policy and an external projection of its vision. This is primarily realized through diplomacy, which constitutes the executive instrument of foreign policy in its traditional form. In the context of digital technologies, states have become engaged in a race to acquire comprehensive mastery of the fundamentals of these technologies. Such developments have strengthened the presence of digital diplomacy and expanded its political role, enabling states to communicate and project their narratives in a more professional and significantly faster manner. Moreover, information has become widely accessible, no longer requiring extensive infrastructure, substantial financial resources, or large human capital. Digital technologies have also contributed to systematic processes of influence and guidance over populations, employed by various actors, including states and non-state entities alike. In light of emergent crises.