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The Tao of Soft Power: Applying the Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching in Contemporary Diplomacy

The Tao of Soft Power: Applying the Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching in Contemporary Diplomacy

Van Thanh Tien Nguyen, Thi Minh Nhut Vo, Van Chinh Truong
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 11
ISBN13: 9798369302507|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369302514|EISBN13: 9798369302521
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0250-7.ch021
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Nguyen, Van Thanh Tien, et al. "The Tao of Soft Power: Applying the Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching in Contemporary Diplomacy." Global Perspectives on Soft Power Management in Business, edited by Kannapat Kankaew, IGI Global, 2023, pp. 414-424. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0250-7.ch021

APA

Nguyen, V. T., Vo, T. M., & Truong, V. C. (2023). The Tao of Soft Power: Applying the Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching in Contemporary Diplomacy. In K. Kankaew (Ed.), Global Perspectives on Soft Power Management in Business (pp. 414-424). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0250-7.ch021

Chicago

Nguyen, Van Thanh Tien, Thi Minh Nhut Vo, and Van Chinh Truong. "The Tao of Soft Power: Applying the Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching in Contemporary Diplomacy." In Global Perspectives on Soft Power Management in Business, edited by Kannapat Kankaew, 414-424. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0250-7.ch021

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Abstract

In our interconnected world, diplomacy fosters understanding, cooperation, and harmony among nations. This chapter delves into using Chinese wisdom from the Tao Te Ching in modern soft power diplomacy. The authors examine principles such as wu wei (nonaction), humility, and balance within the context of relations. By highlighting their relevance and effectiveness in building trust and influence, the authors explore how these principles can inspire strategies that promote benefit shared values and sustainable development. The chapter showcases case studies in cultural and economic diplomacy to demonstrate how Taoist teachings can shape practices for positive outcomes. Additionally, the authors discuss the challenges and opportunities of incorporating principles into diplomacy while emphasizing the significance of cultural literacy and dialogue in overcoming obstacles and creating global harmony. Ultimately this chapter argues that drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Tao Te Ching enables us to shape a harmonious international landscape through the skillful application of soft power.

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