Politics of Culture in International Relations:Utilization and Objectification of Culture in Foreign CulturalPolicy of the Federal Republic of Germany

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In this research project I analyzed the history of foreign cultural policymaking process in Germany, and considered how “culture” has been used and objectified in the management of international relations. I found out that the formulation and practice of German “liberal foreign cultural policy”, symbolized by broad concept of culture, partnership-based cooperation, etc., were hindered by conflicts and confusions in policy process. I named such difficulties in international cultural policie s “politics of culture in international relations,” and concluded that they are caused by political intentions of various actors, organizational egoisms, inter-ministerial rivalries, etc.