The Holy See essential state of world diplomacy?

10/19/2015. Can we consider today the Holy See as an unavoidable state of world diplomacy? What is the political weight of the Holy See in the international arena?

The view of Nicolas Kazarian

Pope Francis is very present on the international scene and takes positions on many issues. How can we define diplomacy today he exercises? How successful? Is it out or continuity with its predecessors?

Read the full analysis (in french) on the website of The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS)


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