[Lgpolicy] Navigating Babel: Multilingualism in Shaping Global Diplomacy

[Francis M. Hult via Lgpolicy]

International Policy Digest

Navigating Babel: Multilingualism in Shaping Global Diplomacy

In the intricate dance of international relations, language serves as the
lifeblood of diplomacy, enabling the intricate interplay of agreements,
policy-making, and international conferences that shape our world. Yet,
curiously, the pivotal role of language as a diplomatic tool remains
largely unacknowledged, often relegated to the background as a logistical
detail rather than a substantive element of negotiation and analysis.
Rather than embracing linguistic diversity as a cognitive asset, the
international community tends to streamline communication, treating
language as an impediment to overcome, not a resource to enhance our
diplomatic repertoire.

Full story:
https://intpolicydigest.org/navigating-babel-multilingualism-in-shaping-global-diplomacy/
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