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June 19, 2026International Journal of Cultural PropertyOpen Access

The Politics of Return: Museums, Repatriation and Cultural Diplomacy in Italy, Albania, and Canada

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CIChristina IannelliIMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

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Implication

This analysis reveals the political aspects of repatriation in museums, indicating its impact on cultural diplomacy and sovereignty.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how repatriation serves as a political practice influenced by cultural diplomacy and sovereignty.
  • Analysis of case studies involving repatriation in Italy, Albania, and Canada
  • Examination of the role of museums within international cultural governance
  • Evaluation of transnational pressures affecting cultural institutions
  • Repatriation is shown to reshape museum roles as diplomatic actors in international contexts
  • Cultural property restitution is positioned as a strategic negotiation site
  • The study highlights ongoing efforts in redefining museums' authority in global cultural narratives

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Christina Iannelli (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dd4965a5b0777af2d0cdhttps://doi.org/10.1017/s0940739126100381
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