Modern and contemporary ED --- The text makes reference to the importance of economic relations and trade to the shaping of early modern diplomacy at the 15th century. On top of that, your comments make an interesting reference to how the link between 'political' and 'economic' has been strengthened in modern-day diplomacy of our present times. Cecilia provides a good example of how economic diplomacy can be instrumental to achieving several broader objectives, which reflect the interests, priorities and needs of countries in a particular moment in time. In a (post) pandemic context, for example, many countries' public health objectives (ex. access to vaccines) are a cornerstone of their economic recovery. Naturally, these goals have become part of their economic diplomacy strategies as well.

Source author: Marília Maciel MariliaM@diplomacy.edu