Medical Diplomacy of Cuba: Silent and Efficient

Abstract

Diplomacy for a nation state, has been the main instrument to maintain international relations while pursuing national interests. Diplomacy has been transformed due to radical changes in international system, and today different forms of diplomacy initiatives, such as international medical projects can be seen underway. Beside foreign service officers, many other functionaries of a nation state undertake the role of a diplomat as well. Since the beginning of 20th century, medical staff have been the key actors in pursuing medical diplomacy. In this paper, Cuba’s way of medical diplomacy, the evolution of this approach and pros and cons are discussed within an historical perspective.

Keywords

Diplomacy, Cuba, Medical Diplomacy, International Relations, National Interest.

Citation

Erman, Kubilayhan, “Medical Diplomacy of Cuba: Silent and Efficient”, International Relations, Volume 12, Issue 48, 2016, pp. 77-94.

Affiliations

• Kubilayhan ERMAN, Assistant Professor, Giresun University, Department of International Relations