Public Diplomacy in Vietnam: National Interests and Identities in the Public Sphere

This book examines Vietnam's public diplomacy (PD) in comparison to regional powers, using social constructivism as a theoretical framework. It explores the rationale behind an authoritarian regime's implementation of PD to contribute to a better understanding of foreign-domestic policy. Key variables such as national interest, national identity, and changing information technologies are investigated. The book appeals to students and scholars of identity politics, populism, and nationalism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of public diplomacy (PD) in Vietnam, offering a comparative analysis with regional powers. Drawing upon social constructivism as its theoretical framework, it explores the compelling rationale behind an authoritarian regime's implementation of public diplomacy to enhance our understanding of the broader framework of foreign-domestic policy. Through a theoretical and practical exploration of Vietnam's PD in cases of cultural diplomacy, South China Sea diplomacy, and online activism, the book positions itself within the broader academic and theoretical discourse on soft power. Key variables such as national interest, national identity, and the transformative impact of information technologies, particularly the Internet and social media, are meticulously investigated. With its cross-cutting themes spanning politics, international relations, and communication studies, this book appeals to students and scholars interested in identity politics, populism, and nationalism.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032014067