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What is 'social media diplomacy'?
Social media diplomacy refers to how governments and leaders use platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to conduct foreign policy or communicate internationally. While it can be a quick way to share messages, it also carries risks, as seen with Trump's uncaptioned post causing a diplomatic incident with Iceland due to its potentially misconstrued meaning.
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