On Selfie Diplomacy

Ilan Manor

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-04405-3_8

On Selfie Diplomacy

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Abstract

This chapter examines how the logic of the digital society has impacted the practice of nation branding through the concept of selfie diplomacy. Conceptually, selfie diplomacy is situated at the intersection of nation branding and public diplomacy. Thus, this chapter begins by defining the term “nation branding” and analyzing the conceptual relationship between nation branding and public diplomacy. Next, the chapter demonstrates how nation branding activities on digital platforms differ from those conducted via mass media. Specifically, the chapter argues that on social media the nation state is individualized as it acquires the traits of a digital self, including a profile page, profile picture and likes and dislikes. To conclude, the chapter reviews the selfie of America in the age of Donald TrumpTrump, Donald J. and PolandPoland’s historic selfie.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Palgrave Macmillan Series in Global Public Diplomacy
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Pages	257-287
Number of pages	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04405-3_8
State	Published - 1 Jan 2019
Externally published	Yes

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Name	Palgrave Macmillan Series in Global Public Diplomacy
ISSN (Print)	2731-3883
ISSN (Electronic)	2731-3891

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Communication
Linguistics and Language
Political Science and International Relations

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