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Advocacy for the Economic Diplomacy of Big Congo in a World Engaged in Economic Warfare
International Relations and Public Administration, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
School of International Relations, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
School of Politics and International Relations, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
- 1 International Relations and Public Administration, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- 2 School of International Relations, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 3 School of Politics and International Relations, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
Open Journal of Political Science·Volume 15 (2025)·Pages 386–393·Published 20 February 2025·DOI10.4236/ojps.2025.152021
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Abstract
Thus, improving states’ economic conditions becomes a priority, no matter the cost. Economic diplomacy is, therefore, the instrument for implementing the foreign economic policy of states. At its best, economic diplomacy is how states secure and defend their interests outside their territories. States are increasingly shifting from the arms race to the quest for economic stability, which explains the complexity and dynamism of the international system. It is high time for the Greater Congo to highlight and publicize the assets and opportunities it can offer the world. Economic diplomacy, therefore, needs to play its true role, that of seducing the business world to turn its attention to and take an interest in the Greater Congo.
KeywordsEconomic DiplomacyForeign PolicyNational InterestsEconomic StabilityEconomic OpportunitiesForeign InvestmentThe Big Congo
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