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In an age where policies are crafted behind screens and perceptions are shaped in seconds, public diplomacy has evolved from a theoretical exercise into a pillar of national strength.

Media today is not a mere observer of events; it is a partner in shaping them, a driving force in policy formulation, and a cornerstone in building national images and global perceptions.

Diplomacy has left the confines of closed chambers to operate in an open digital arena — one where official discourse meets public engagement, and politics converges with media in a rapid-fire rhythm.

As the US scholar Joseph Nye reminds us: “Power is not what you can impose, but what you can attract.”