Cultural Diplomacy, the Future World Arena

Cultural diplomacy is today a major topic in public diplomacy. A survey of culture definitions, cultural diplomacy, and the latter's role in countries such as America, China, Japan, and Britain can contribute to a better understanding of this sensitive issue. This is an arena from which the Islamic Republic of Iran can surely derive substantial benefit, hence the necessity of its adequate knowledge of other countrie's achievements to be used in its policies. Utilizing cultural tools helps winning the hearts of nations and build up sustained cooperation in international systems. Therefore, cultural diplomacy may extend beyond mere cultural objectives and reach other aims that have political, security and even military nature.