Diaspora and City Diplomacy: A Case Study of the Cooperation Between the Italian-Polish Association of the City and Province of Salerno and Bolesławiec
Diaspora and City Diplomacy: A Case Study of the Cooperation Between the Italian-Polish Association of the City and Province of Salerno and Bolesławiec

Summary/Abstract: In recent years, both diasporas and cities have become important non-state actors in international relations. This development has spurred new subcategories of diplomacy, i.e. “diaspora diplomacy” and “city diplomacy.” However, there is a lack of research and publications linking the diplomatic activity of these two actors. The article presents a case study of international cooperation developed between various sub-state actors from Poland and Italy. This collaboration was initiated and jointly implemented by a Polish diaspora organization, with the support of the Polish diplomatic corps. The study aims to show the dynamic interactions and benefits arising from collaboration between different actors operating at the intersection of public, cultural, and economic diplomacy. The article consists of three main sections. In section one, we define the concepts of “diaspora diplomacy” and “city diplomacy.” The second section presents a description of activities undertaken as part of the analyzed project. In the third section, we present the role and importance of the key stakeholders involved in this initiative, highlighting the outcomes and benefits of cross-sector collaboration.

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