How can culture be integrated in the intelligence and defense system to counter violent extremism

How can culture be integrated in the intelligence and defense system to counter violent extremism 

Paper details How could a country counter violent extremism using culture and security. how could culture be implemented in a country national security and development? – as the world is advancing, there is a major decline in “hard power” using arms. thus, soft power or the transformation of culture and knowledge in the defense system and the intelligence system is important in countering violent extremism. Examples like: Spain, Italy and France: where they used diplomats to lead intelligence services using the art of culture. – Role of diplomats using culture diplomacy in the defense and intelligence system of their own country. – what could be a policy advise for the UAE on how could they use “Cultural diplomacy” to counter violent extremism in their defense and intelligence system. what could be the short term and long term challenges?