"Classic " Diplomacy

“BIDD Theme this week” Meka moć država

„Većina studija o moći započinje stavom da svi znamo da osetimo šta je moć, ali je teško možemo definisati. Ovaj zbornik ima aplikativnu vrednost...

Diplomatic reporting: Adapting to the information age

While technology enhances brainpower,it is no substitute for the seasoned diplomat’s powers of observation and assessment, argues this veteran consumer of diplomatic reporting. BY JOHN...

Don’t Call Him the Gay Ambassador: Gérard Araud, France’s Head Envoy to the U.S.,...

Expand Photographed by Mehdi Lacoste On a fall afternoon in Washington, D.C., Gérard Araud, France’s new ambassador to the United States, is seated on a long...

United Nations System and Conference Diplomacy

Being familiar to the United Nations system and conference diplomacy is a prerequisite for working effectively in this multilateral environment. Our courses in this...

“Digital media is just another part of the ambassadorial toolkit “

Deborah Bronnert: The new Foreign Office chief on why it's such a good place for women to work  The new Foreign Office chief has squared...

What is Diplomacy?

The subject of International relations is incomplete without understanding of diplomacy as it is very significant chapter of International Relations. The Oxford dictionary defines diplomacy...

UK forges close cyber ties with China despite endemic espionage

As the US continues to take a hard line with China over alleged criminal hacking of American companies, UK cyber investigators have quietly forged...

Digital diplomacy at the FCO Leadership Conference 2014

May 19, 2014 | by Adam Bye Last week saw our annual Leadership Conference when Ambassadors from around the world return to London to look...

Humanitarian Intervention: Advantages and Disadvantages in East Timor and Kosovo

NATO’s intervention in Kosovo in 1999 exemplifies many of these disadvantages, including the risks of causing civilian casualties, exacerbating ethnic tensions and increasing violence

The BBG’s Role in U.S. Public Diplomacy

What differentiates U.S. international broadcasters from parallel outlets sponsored by other governments? The BBG.   Michael Ardaiolo and Dr. Guy Golan discuss the Broadcasting Board of Governors’...