Trust as a weapon of winning public diplomacy
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 0 Views |
At a time when many countries are mired in political polarization, crises of trust, and a stubborn diplomatic style, the Nordic countries demonstrate the exact opposite, as seen in how they win global diplomacy through public trust.
Ironically, this seemingly simple thing is actually the most difficult “weapon” for other countries to master.
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