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title: "Digital Diplomacy Definition and Use | Model Diplomat"
description: "Digital diplomacy is the use of internet technologies by diplomats to conduct foreign policy. Discover its role in modern statecraft and public outreach."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Digital diplomacy is the use of internet technologies, social media, and digital platforms by states and diplomats to conduct foreign policy, public outreach, and statecraft.
- How does digital diplomacy differ from public diplomacy?
- What is the relationship between digital diplomacy and cyber diplomacy?
- What are the main limitations of digital diplomacy?

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