Current Challenges and Opportunities for Cultural Diplomacy – the Case of Music

On 26 March 2026, the EU Awareness Centre participated in the event “Current Challenges and Opportunities for Cultural Diplomacy – the Case of Music,” organised by the Vienna School of International Studies.

During the discussion, the Chair of the Centre, Ambassador David Dondua, emphasised the important role cultural diplomacy can play in conflict resolution and reconciliation. He also raised the question of the limitations of cultural diplomacy during ongoing wars, and reflected on how culture and morality correlate when artists openly align themselves with the “war party.”