The Cultural Dimension of the Czech Foreign Policy
The Cultural Dimension of the Czech Foreign Policy

Author(s): Jana Peterková
Subject(s): Cultural history, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Political behavior, Sociology of Culture, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Ústav mezinárodních vztahů
Keywords: Czech Republic; Cultural policy; Foreign Policy; Cultural Agreements; UNESCO;
Summary/Abstract: From one point of view, foreign cultural policy covers a cultural dimension of foreign policy on both bilateral and multilateral levels, and it belongs to the area of traditional diplomatic relations, thematically coming under the area of culture. The very visible means used in this dimension include mostly bilateral agreements on cultural cooperation. From another point of view, foreign cultural policy means cultural diplomacy, which can be seen as a part of public diplomacy and its practice. It is orientated mainly on a foreign public and wants to present the country’s own culture to other states and their public while creating a positive image of the state abroad through cultural activities. Such an image can help to achieve other political priorities precisely via helping to create a positive image and good reputation for the given country on the international scene.

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