21ST CENTURY

The development of information and communication technology has had a significant impact on diplomacy in the modern era (ICTs). Global political, social, and economic landscapes have changed as a result of the revolutionary changes brought about
by ICTs in human communication and information exchange. Faye pointed out that ICTs are giving even less developed nations a chance to skip the industrialization phase and build high-value information economies that can compete with sophisticated economies on the global market.1 The provision of infrastructure for cross-border connections through technological innovation has aided globalization, and nations cannot afford to pass up the opportunities these technologies are presenting.

The repatriation of an item with deep historical, spiritual, and cultural significance might seem like a mere gesture of colonial redress. But this ceremony was different, and it was about much more than a single physical object. In fact, it was a watershed moment in the West’s recognition of the cultural damage inflicted by colonialism.1 This instance
only acts as one of many testaments to the role art that can play in international relations. In turn, while morality may play a role in a state’s decision to return these looted works, further political and economic incentives may provide a bigger insight into the rationale behind the return of these figures