As globalization intensifies cultural exchange, urban development threatens historical sites, and policy shifts reshape cultural identities, it becomes imperative for scholars to engage deeply with the discourses surrounding cultural diplomacy, heritage preservation, and cultural policy.
The Cultural Diplomacy, Heritage, and Policy Laboratory rigorously investigates these phenomena by bringing together academics, policymakers, and communities whose work intersects with culture and global cooperation.
Committed to innovative and inclusive approaches, our research explores:
How cultural diplomacy fosters mutual understanding and bridges divides;
How tangible and intangible heritage can be safeguarded amid contemporary challenges such as climate change;
Who shapes cultural policy and whose voices remain marginalized;
How cultural values influence heritage preservation strategies;
What happens to local traditions when global cultural narratives dominate;
In what ways cultural policies empower communities, as well as where they fall short;
What narratives are constructed around cultural heritage, and who controls these narratives;
What roles artists, educators, and local stakeholders play in shaping the future of culture.
Through collaborative research, digital archiving, policy analysis, and global dialogue, the laboratory advances strategies to preserve cultural heritage, strengthen diplomacy, and design equitable policies—ensuring culture remains a dynamic force for connection and resilience worldwide.
Key Areas of Activity:
Cultural diplomacy analysis
Cultural heritage preservation (tangible and intangible cultural heritage)
Diplomacy policy and cultural empowerment
