Celebrity Diplomacy
Beyond One Image Fits All: Bono and the Complexity of Celebrity Diplomacy
Andrew F. Cooper
Emma Markoff
130306350
Yasmine Shamsie
Daniel Saad
Tutorial A-2
PO 111-A
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Andrew F. Cooper, a political science professor, carefully depicts the role of celebrity engagement in global governance in his published article “Beyond One Image Fits All: Bono and the Complexity of Celebrity Diplomacy”. Through the use of two contrasting celebrities as exemplars; Jeffrey Sachs- an American economist, and Bono- an Irish musician, Cooper demonstrates the influences behind celebrity diplomacy and each attribute that plays a role in contribution. Focusing on Bono, his writing depicts the applied power and efforts a considerably amateur political figure can have regarding diplomacy in international relations.
With numerous arguments, Cooper continues to state his ideologies concerning the strength of celebrities in global governance. He uses several concepts to support his opinion that implies that Bono’s political sophistication is underrated yet powerful. It is apparent that the predicament of the lack of credibility thrust upon Bono is taken into consideration but while simultaneously engaging in an analysis which exceeds simplicity to further discern his power as an activist. For example, he stresses that Bono does not receive enough commendation for his legitimate work due to the fact that he is considered a political amateur.1 While the public’s perception of him is based more on his personal and public life rather than the interpretation of his policy record, he is somewhat inevitably dismissed from global politics due to his celebrity status.2 Nonetheless, at the same time, Cooper affirms Bono’s skilful potential as he is charming, manipulative, and is politically bilateral with his exerted power.3 Unlike Bono’s compared celebrity, Jeffrey Sachs, who is influential through his earned scholarly status, Cooper
Andrew F. Cooper
Emma Markoff
130306350
Yasmine Shamsie
Daniel Saad
Tutorial A-2
PO 111-A
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Andrew F. Cooper, a political science professor, carefully depicts the role of celebrity engagement in global governance in his published article “Beyond One Image Fits All: Bono and the Complexity of Celebrity Diplomacy”. Through the use of two contrasting celebrities as exemplars; Jeffrey Sachs- an American economist, and Bono- an Irish musician, Cooper demonstrates the influences behind celebrity diplomacy and each attribute that plays a role in contribution. Focusing on Bono, his writing depicts the applied power and efforts a considerably amateur political figure can have regarding diplomacy in international relations.
With numerous arguments, Cooper continues to state his ideologies concerning the strength of celebrities in global governance. He uses several concepts to support his opinion that implies that Bono’s political sophistication is underrated yet powerful. It is apparent that the predicament of the lack of credibility thrust upon Bono is taken into consideration but while simultaneously engaging in an analysis which exceeds simplicity to further discern his power as an activist. For example, he stresses that Bono does not receive enough commendation for his legitimate work due to the fact that he is considered a political amateur.1 While the public’s perception of him is based more on his personal and public life rather than the interpretation of his policy record, he is somewhat inevitably dismissed from global politics due to his celebrity status.2 Nonetheless, at the same time, Cooper affirms Bono’s skilful potential as he is charming, manipulative, and is politically bilateral with his exerted power.3 Unlike Bono’s compared celebrity, Jeffrey Sachs, who is influential through his earned scholarly status, Cooper