Religion and diplomacy: a British view from the Vatican
Based on a long experience in the field of international relations, and particularly his last task as British Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016), the author advocates a need for governments to pay attention to, and better understand the role of, religion in human communities as a way to run effe...
| Published in: | Church, Communication and Culture |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2016]
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Church, Communication and Culture
Year: 2016, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 255-267 |
| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy CD Christianity and Culture FD Contextual theology KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history |
| Further subjects: | B
Foreign Policy
B Vatican B International Relations B humanistic formation B Politics B Holy See B Cultural Identity |
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| Summary: | Based on a long experience in the field of international relations, and particularly his last task as British Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016), the author advocates a need for governments to pay attention to, and better understand the role of, religion in human communities as a way to run effective internal and foreign activities. The formation of foreign affairs officials requires a more humanistic approach, which includes the comprehension of religion as a backbone for cultural identity, social engagement and human development. The lack of sensibility for the religious dimension of peoples often makes diplomatic efforts unsuccessful. |
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| ISSN: | 2375-3242 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Church, Communication and Culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23753234.2016.1238607 |