New book spotlights "Buddhist diplomacy" and its influence on Asian foreign policy
April 08, 2026
April 08, 2026
SINGAPORE, April 8 -- The National University of Singapore issued the following news release:
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New book spotlights "Buddhist diplomacy" and its influence on Asian foreign policy
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Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia reveals how Buddhist networks and ideas have been mobilised for soft power, peacebuilding and geopolitics
Diplomacy is often associated with ambassadors and state leaders. But across Asia, monks . . .
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New book spotlights "Buddhist diplomacy" and its influence on Asian foreign policy
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Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia reveals how Buddhist networks and ideas have been mobilised for soft power, peacebuilding and geopolitics
Diplomacy is often associated with ambassadors and state leaders. But across Asia, monks . . .