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Statecraftiness - Investigating Influence in the Pacific
Sportcraftiness
Dec 11, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts explore the influence of sports in statecraft. They discuss the impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup and National Rugby League. Soft power in the Pacific and sports diplomacy are also investigated, along with Australia's efforts to exercise soft power through rugby league. The benefits and concerns of promoting the NRLP in Papua New Guinea are discussed.
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- Sports serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy in the Pacific region, enhancing relationships and improving international reputation through initiatives like the FIFA Women's World Cup and a Papua New Guinean team in the NRL.
- Sports diplomacy in the Pacific region fosters positive relationships, addresses social issues, and serves as a unifying force, exemplified by initiatives like the Pacific Games and Australian support for rugby league and rugby union teams.
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The Power of Soft Power in State Craftiness
Soft power, the intentional deployment of non-material resources to influence beliefs and attitudes, plays a crucial role in state craftiness. It goes beyond visible state craft initiatives, such as police reform programs, to the subtle and amorphous realm of influencing attitudes through cultural exchanges and sports diplomacy. Sports, in particular, serve as a powerful tool for diplomacy in the Pacific region. Australia's support for initiatives like the FIFA Women's World Cup and a Papua New Guinean team in the NRL reflects the use of sports to strengthen relationships, foster unity, and improve international reputation. Soft power's effectiveness lies in its ability to shape opinions without individuals realizing it has happened.
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