Document Type
Research Paper
Date of Completion
Summer 7-27-2018
Department
History & Political Science
Faculty Mentor
Dr. M. Liann Gallagher
Abstract
As countries embrace innovative technologies, thus increasing the speed of interstate communication, the overall nature of interactions between states is changing. Consequently, core diplomatic structures are shifting from the private realm to the public sphere. I argue that Information Communication Technology (ICT) is the major agent of this shift. Less distance between electorates and diplomatic agents due to ICT allows the public to more directly influence international diplomacy. By studying the impact of the telegraph, telephone, Internet, etc., this study examines ICT’s influence on diplomacy, contending that the trend toward an increased dependence on technology will mark another pivotal moment in diplomatic history.
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Recommended Citation
Hayes, A. (2018). From Talons to Tweets: Analyzing the Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Diplomacy. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.harding.edu/mcnair-research/2
