Introduction

Abstract

Why do those who pursue power and peace at the international level ever invest in music to achieve their goals? Who are they, and what are, or were, their motivations? Under what circumstances and conditions has music making successfully driven political change, if ever? This volume weaves together a plurality of disciplines in the interest of assessing music’s contribution to the practice of diplomacy. While its 12 essays range from historical inquiries to ethnographic accounts, they share a common concern, not just for the relevance of music in international relations, but also for the unique challenges posed by both the theory and praxis of musical diplomacy. The studies collected here span a wide variety of contexts, from the early modern era to the present. Together, they make a compelling case for a particular history of diplomacy that yet remains to be told. They also contribute new insights to a growing body of scholarship that investigates the ways in which sonorous expression, activities, and institutions—far from being incidental to international relations—both engage with and help to shape their conduct. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.

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