igital diplomacy has two primary meanings. First, it is a tool for achieving diplomatic and political goals through digital platforms. Second, it involves promoting digital skills and capabilities, as well as digital platforms, to contribute to the broader digitalization of countries and entire regions. Thus, digital transformation becomes the new form of soft power. A historical example of this is Qatar’s agricultural assistance to famine–stricken African countries decades ago, which significantly improved its relations with those nations.
Digital diplomacy in Central Asia
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