This thesis analyzes the Francophonie as an instrument of diplomacy and soft power in international relations, through the cases of Morocco and Canada. After a historical and theoretical overview of the role of the French language in global politics, the study focuses on postcolonial Morocco, where French remains a central tool of communication and influence within diplomatic strategies. The Canadian case highlights the specificity of a bilingual policy that reinforces the francophone identity and the role of Quebec, allowing the country to position itself as a cultural mediator within the Francophonie. The comparison between Morocco and Canada reveals similarities in the use of French as a lever of soft power, while also underlining differences linked to their historical and political contexts. The research concludes with a reflection on the limits and future prospects of the Francophonie as a diplomatic and geopolitical actor.
Cette mémoire analyse la Francophonie en tant qu’instrument de diplomatie et de soft power dans les relations internationales, à travers les cas du Maroc et du Canada. Après une présentation historique et théorique du rôle du français dans la politique mondiale, la mémoire s’intéresse au Maroc postcolonial, où la langue française demeure un outil central de communication et d’influence dans les stratégies diplomatiques. Le cas du Canada met en lumière la spécificité d’une politique bilingue qui consolide l’identité francophone et le rôle du Québec, permettant au pays de se positionner comme médiateur culturel au sein de la Francophonie. La comparaison entre le Maroc et le Canada révèle des similitudes dans l’usage du français comme levier de soft power, tout en soulignant des différences liées aux contextes historiques et politiques. La recherche conclut sur les limites et les perspectives futures de la Francophonie comme acteur diplomatique et géopolitique.
LA FRANCOPHONIE COMME INSTRUMENT DE DIPLOMATIE ET DE SOFT POWER DANS LES RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES : LES CAS DU MAROC ET DU CANADA
KESSAB, WIAM
2024/2025
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This thesis analyzes the Francophonie as an instrument of diplomacy and soft power in international relations, through the cases of Morocco and Canada. After a historical and theoretical overview of the role of the French language in global politics, the study focuses on postcolonial Morocco, where French remains a central tool of communication and influence within diplomatic strategies. The Canadian case highlights the specificity of a bilingual policy that reinforces the francophone identity and the role of Quebec, allowing the country to position itself as a cultural mediator within the Francophonie. The comparison between Morocco and Canada reveals similarities in the use of French as a lever of soft power, while also underlining differences linked to their historical and political contexts. The research concludes with a reflection on the limits and future prospects of the Francophonie as a diplomatic and geopolitical actor.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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