Chapter 5: Diplomacy in the time of Corona
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e have tried it for a while now. Day after day, we have to work from home and use digital tools to collaborate and host online events using Zoom, Teams, or Skype. The world does not stop turning just because of a pandemic. The magazine, Digital Diplomacy, had an article on Medium on April 20, 2020, about how world leaders have moved traditional diplomacy online to various digital platforms like Twitter, Zoom, and Facebook (Sandre, 2020). The same goes for other parts of the diplomatic corps. Diplomats worldwide have met online with their contacts and stayed in touch using the platforms mentioned above. Technolo y has proven to be an asset in keeping the diplomatic wheels turning during this pandemic and shifting lockdowns worldwide. However, many diplomats also have experienced a steep decline in activity on representations around the world, including here in Copenhagen. Several Embassies have stopped pretty much all external activities, from campaigns to meetings with civil servants.
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