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Exploring digital diplomacy literature: a bibliometric analysis, from 1980 to 2022

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  • Joel Uwizeye
  • Caner Asbaş
  • Şule Erdem Tuzlukaya

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Diplomatic activities, whether conducted through traditional methods or digital platforms, have significantly improved both bilateral and multilateral relations between states and non-state actors. The emergence of digital diplomacy has enhanced diplomatic engagements, as it serves as a channel for 21st century diplomatic communication. The paper aims to present a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of digital diplomacy. To achieve this, a systematic literature review was conducted on sources entitled to keywords as digital diplomacy, cyber diplomacy and E-diplomacy searched from Web of Science. With the literature review, 84 sources published between 1980 and 2022 were reached. This article depicts the concept of digital diplomacy, including its effectiveness, goals, benefits and risks involved. The study also proposes direction for future researches to be conducted in the same area of study.

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  • Joel Uwizeye & Caner Asbaş & Şule Erdem Tuzlukaya, 2026. "Exploring digital diplomacy literature: a bibliometric analysis, from 1980 to 2022," International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 12(3), pages 350-368.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijdipe:v:12:y:2026:i:3:p:350-368
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