This book offers a comprehensive analysis of international higher education and soft power as cultural diplomacy, through a study of Morocco and South Korea. It draws on extensive original research to explore the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped the international standing of both countries in terms of higher education. The research reveals the importance of higher education in promoting soft power and the role of international universities in enhancing the international reputation of a country. The book's key findings demonstrate the impact of soft power as cultural diplomacy on international relations and the contribution it makes to research in the field of international higher education.
1. Introduction.- 2. The Intersection of International Relations, Soft
Power, and International Higher Education.-
3. International Higher Education
as a Soft Power Tool: Promoting Intercultural Understanding and Diplomacy in
Foreign Policy.-
4. Understanding the Role of International Higher Education
in Nation Branding and Soft Power.-
5. Soft Power and International Higher
Education: The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Cultural Understanding
and National Identity.-
6. Conclusion.
Aicha Adoui is a researcher in the field of international education, with a focus on the intersection of soft power as cultural diplomacy and higher education. Her research interests include internationalization, education, technology and intelligent systems, intercultural communication, and international relations.
