Cultural diplomacy of France and the United States and its practical conduct in Lithuania : [monograph]

Abstract

The focus of the monograph has been on the examination of French and American models of cultural diplomacy that might be interesting and attractive to other states despite their considerable differences. The current monograph has been written taking into account the objective to partially fill in certain academic gaps on the subject. Cultural and diplomatic contacts between Lithuania and France are particularly interesting since both countries happen to be quite different from each other in numerous respects but at the same time they also cherish deep-rooted traditions of a fruitful cooperation. The American pattern of cultural diplomacy has traditionally been different from the French. In this monograph considerable attention is paid to the successful instances of American cultural diplomacy in Lithuania as an indicator which direction should be taken to ensure a strong friendship and intensive cultural exchanges between both countries in the nearest future.