COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS A CHALLENGE FOR REDEFINING TOOLS IN DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Keywords:
diplomacy, international relations, development, digital age, foreign affairs, corona virusAbstract
This paper will discuss the differences between traditional and modern diplomacy following the COVID-19 pandemic. It will examine how the use of internet technology and digital communication tools has changed the way diplomacy is conducted, and how this has impacted international relations. It will compare and contrast traditional methods of diplomacy with those used in the post-COVID era, including the role of social media, virtual meetings, and joint efforts between countries to tackle global issues. It will also explore new technology’s implications for diplomacy, including security concerns, difficulty in developing trust, and the potential for increased speed of international negotiations. This paper will discuss how diplomacy and international relations have been redefined in the 21st century. It will examine how new technology, such as social media and virtual meetings, has changed the way countries interact and negotiate with one another. It will also analyze how these changes have impacted global politics and international security. Finally, the paper will explore potential implications of this new form of diplomacy for the future of international relations.
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