Diplomarty

The Diplomacy of Arts

Sebastien Goulard

LVMH’s legal victory over Molly Tea in China could evolve into a reputational challenge amid rising nationalism.

The Russian attack on the Dormition Cathedral highlights the threat that war poses to Ukraine’s religious heritage.

The Marjane Satrapi case illustrates how part of the Western left has shifted its attention from Iranian women’s rights to other causes

The Centre Pompidou’s international expansion highlights the use of culture as a tool of diplomatic influence.

Senghor University reflects Egypt’s ambition to strengthen its political, economic, and diplomatic influence across Francophone Africa.

The restitution of “La Consulaire” highlights Franco-Algerian memory tensions and raises the question of the status of war trophies.

Regional tensions are forcing Saudi Arabia to pause its international cultural partnerships without altering its long-term ambitions.

Trenčín, European Capital of Culture 2026, embodies both a cultural ambition and a major political challenge for Slovakia.

By granting citizenship to influencer Ishowspeed, Ghana illustrates how some states use content creators as tools of soft power diplomacy.

The opening of the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery in Penang strengthens Malaysia’s cultural soft power and boosts its tourism appeal.

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The Diplomacy of Arts