METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF MODERN ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY RESEARCH

Abstract

Economic diplomacy is one of the crucial forms of modern diplomacy in international relations. The relevance of economic diplomacy is determined by several factors. It stems from the growing importance of economic aspects in interactions between countries and the expansion of the economic functions of diplomatic services within the framework of the state's international activities. Global changes occurring in the world and the emergence of new actors in the field of foreign economic activity also contribute to the economization of international relations.

All these factors naturally spark scientific interest, making economic diplomacy a subject of study for researchers who explore its various aspects, ranging from the history of trade diplomacy to contemporary forms of economic diplomacy. However, the authors of this article note the fragmented nature of these studies.

Some scholars understand economic diplomacy in the context of trade agreements and investment, while others broaden its scope to include political tools such as sanctions and international financial unions. This diversity of interpretations makes it difficult to understand and classify the methods and instruments of economic diplomacy. The authors draw attention to the fact that studying economic diplomacy as a multifaceted aspect of international relations presents several methodological challenges, stemming from the lack of a unified approach to defining its structure and methods. The problem lies in the inconsistent way scholars explain the methods, instruments, forms, means, and format of economic diplomacy. A comprehensive analysis is necessary to systematize the aspects of economic diplomacy used in the field. The authors aim to systematize and analyze methodological approaches to studying economic diplomacy, as well as to analyze the classification of instruments used in economic diplomacy.