International Relations, Music and Diplomacy

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This volume explores the interrelation of international relations, music, and diplomacy from a multidisciplinary perspective. Throughout history, diplomats have gathered for musical events, and musicians have served as national representatives. Whatever political unit is under consideration (city-states, empires, nation-states), music has proven to be a component of diplomacy, its ceremonies, and its strategies. Following the recent acoustic turn in IR theory, the authors explore the notion of “musical diplomacies” and ask whether and how it differs from other types of cultural diplomacy. Accordingly, sounds and voices are dealt with in acoustic terms but are not restricted to music per se, also taking into consideration the voices (speech) of musicians in the international arena.

Frédéric Ramel is Full Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at Sciences Po, Centre de Recherches Internationales, France.

Cécile Prévost-Thomas is Associate Professor in Sociology of Music at the University Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3, Centre de Recherche sur les Liens Sociaux, France.

Proposes an alternative study of IR based on the role of sensitivity

Offers an emotional or symbolical approach to diplomacy by examining the notion of the stage and therefore the representation of the self

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Frédéric Ramel

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“Bringing together musicologists, historians and political scientists, this innovative and interdisciplinary book makes a compelling case for an acoustic turn. Music—and sound in general—can now be appreciated as an important part of diplomacy and international relations.” (Roland Bleiker, Professor of International Relations, University of Queensland, Australia)

“From ambassadors’ fancy parties to the technologies of tuning, broadcasting and intimacy—in this volume many facets of interdisciplinary scholarship on musical diplomacies come together in conversation. The authors interweave stories from four continents and a broad swath of historical time to reveal myriad means by which music creates and sustains international relations. With its inclusive approach and nuanced narratives this book is a novel and welcome contribution to the scholarly literature.” (Danielle Fosler-Lussier, Professor of Musicology, Ohio State University, USA)

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