Cultural diplomacy has played a significant role in shaping international relations, scientific cooperation, and cultural exchange throughout the twentieth century. Focusing on Southern Europe, this webinar will explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece used cultural, scientific, and artistic initiatives to foster dialogue, project national identities, and navigate periods of conflict, dictatorship, democratic transition, and international realignment.

Drawing on insights from the recently published book, Cultural Diplomacy in Southern Europe: Spain, Portugal and Greece in the Twentieth Century (https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003622833), the discussion will bring together scholars from the fields of contemporary history, art history, and the history of science. The speakers will examine the diverse actors, institutions, and networks that contributed to cultural diplomacy, highlighting its impact on political relations, knowledge exchange, and cross-border collaboration.

The webinar will provide the wider research community with an interdisciplinary perspective on the connections between cultural diplomacy and science diplomacy. It is particularly relevant for internationally mobile researchers, offering insights into how cultural engagement can serve as a bridge for mutual understanding, trust-building, and collaboration across different political, social, and cultural contexts.

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