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U.S. digital diplomacy: impact on international security and opportunities for Russia
The term digital diplomacy which is used alongside with terms internet diplomacy, social network diplomacy and WEB 2.0 diplomacy, was initially applied to the US foreign policy only. In particular, it implied wide use of new information and communication technologies including the new media, social networks, blogs and other media platforms in the internet. Today digital diplomacy programs have been conducted not only by the USA but also by a number of other states. How do things work in Russia? — starts her article the researcher at MGIMO University.
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