Image at Gunpoint: Public Diplomacy of Ukraine in Terms of War

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Dr. Sergii Geraskov
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4355-5631
Sophia Bannikova
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7311-4954

Abstract

In today’s global politics and economy, a country’s image is just as important as its natural resources or scientific and technological capabilities. Building a strong, positive brand is closely tied to shaping an external image through public diplomacy. But is an appropriate public diplomacy possible during wartime? This paper covers the ways and strategies of Ukraine’s public diplomacy after the Russian full-scale invasion. Embedded in the participative warfare theoretical framework, it sheds light on how public diplomacy may serve as a tool for building Ukraine’s resilience and enable civic response in terms of the foreign armed aggression. Based on the document and content analysis, the authors assess how effective public diplomacy has been as a way to promote a positive image of Ukraine abroad. Implementation of public diplomacy tasks in several particular cases (cultural, science, sports, culinary and digital diplomacy) is also considered.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Sergii Geraskov, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kyiv, Ukraine

Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine. His research area covers Japanese studies, religious studies and public diplomacy. 

Sophia Bannikova, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Kyiv, Ukraine

BA student, Chief Inspector of Student Social Service, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine.