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Virtual diplomatic summitry

Hedling, Elsa LU (2024)
Abstract
This chapter discusses the rise of virtual diplomatic summitry and its place in the digitalisation of diplomacy. Virtual diplomatic summitry refers to the diplomatic summit meetings that take place through technologies for virtual interaction such as videoconferencing tools, and that take place partly or completely in virtual venues. Virtualisation has been embraced as a solution to sustain institutionalised routines of summitry in the face of disruptions. However, some researchers challenge the adoption of digital tools and use of virtual interaction, arguing that digitalisation in this form may result in lost nuances, risk interpersonal relationships and influence positions of power – all of which are imperative to high-leveled... (More)
This chapter discusses the rise of virtual diplomatic summitry and its place in the digitalisation of diplomacy. Virtual diplomatic summitry refers to the diplomatic summit meetings that take place through technologies for virtual interaction such as videoconferencing tools, and that take place partly or completely in virtual venues. Virtualisation has been embraced as a solution to sustain institutionalised routines of summitry in the face of disruptions. However, some researchers challenge the adoption of digital tools and use of virtual interaction, arguing that digitalisation in this form may result in lost nuances, risk interpersonal relationships and influence positions of power – all of which are imperative to high-leveled diplomacy. Diplomatic summitry has changed in character and constellation over time and the rise of virtual summits therefore warrants a rethinking of its future role and form in diplomacy. A relational perspective is proposed that focuses on the entangled role of virtualisation and digitalisation in diplomacy and can inform future analyses of virtual diplomatic summitry alongside and in combination with, other forms of diplomatic practice.
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virtual diplomacy, virtual interactions, diplomatic summitry, digital diplomacy, virtual meetings, digitalisation
host publication
The Oxford Handbook of Digital Diplomacy
editor
Bjola, Corneliu and Manor, Ilan
publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN
9780192859198
project
Digital Diplomacy in a Turbulent Global World
language
English
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yes
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a42b7a5a-0e04-4ec8-aca6-70f359accf60
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2023-02-22 20:48:25
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2024-01-08 08:54:45
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  author       = {{Hedling, Elsa}},
  booktitle    = {{The Oxford Handbook of Digital Diplomacy}},
  editor       = {{Bjola, Corneliu and Manor, Ilan}},
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  title        = {{Virtual diplomatic summitry}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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