This thesis will underline the ongoing changes in European Foreign Policy in the context of digital diplomacy (ranging from cyber diplomacy to techplomacy) and will provide options for further...Show moreThis thesis will underline the ongoing changes in European Foreign Policy in the context of digital diplomacy (ranging from cyber diplomacy to techplomacy) and will provide options for further cooperation with technological companies from Silicon Valley, often referred to as Big Tech. First, I will argue that there is currently a diplomatic deficit created by the lack of diplomatic interaction between traditional actors and the new powerful non-state actors that are Big Tech. Second, I will observe the current means, objectives and actions the EU is deploying to interact with these companies and analyse the benefits and effectiveness of its strategy. Finally, I will provide recommendations, based on currently existing models of representation and means of communication between state and non-state actors, to improve the EU’s reach and influence in Silicon ValleyShow less
