Soft Power Through Culture

Draft a comparative study of how nations leverage large-scale cultural diplomacy events to project national influence, foster cross-border collaboration, and shape long-term policy agendas. Identify core mechanisms (cultural exchanges, co-production of arts and media, educational programs, and joint cultural projects), stakeholder incentives, and metrics to evaluate success. Propose a durable, multi-year plan for a hypothetical country to build sustainable cultural partnerships that remain effective under leadership changes or shifting global contexts.