Research is also needed to help AHT’s understanding of international cultural markets, where the UK sits comparatively and the impact culture has on international diplomacy. Protecting the UK’s cultural assets and understanding ways to consolidate and make better use of crucial data across AHT sectors is also of interest and more research on best practice would be useful.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Cultural diplomacy (CD) has emerged as a key strategy for nations to build bilateral ties and address global issues. The networks at local, national, and international levels in CD form a crucial infrastructure to operat...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: University of Manchester
The project explores the role of networks in cultural diplomacy, which is a part of developing international influence through arts and heritage, but does not directly address the tourism sector.
This project examines the use of artefacts to strengthen interregional relations and enhance awareness of different cultures. Focusing on Korean objects in UK museum collections, it questions how their collecting and dis...
Funded by: FIC
Lead research organisation: School of Oriental and African Studies
The project directly investigates the role of art and cultural heritage in developing international influence and soft power, specifically between the UK and South Korea, which aligns with the question's focus.
States often undertake 'cultural diplomacy' to improve their image with foreign populations and further their foreign policy aims. This can involve the promotion of cultural products abroad, such as literature, art, film...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: University of Bath
The project explores the role of cultural products in cultural diplomacy and soft power, which partially answers the question, but does not specifically address the arts, heritage, and tourism sectors.