Diplomacy

Opportunity and Peril in the North Korean Standoff

Dan G. Cox • Apr 9 2013 • Articles

Most pundits have determined that Kim Jong Un has consolidated power and is now about to, irrationally, strike out against South Korea and her allies. But, what if this assumption is an error?

What Would Happen If We Did Negotiate With Terrorists?

Tanzil Chowdhury • Mar 7 2013 • Articles

Designating and even vilifying actors with the label of ‘terrorist’ is a highly subjective matter. So how do we address the issue of negotiating with ‘terrorists’ without drowning in a quagmire of subjectivity?

How to Promote a Perspicacious Intercultural Dialogue?

Dieter Senghass • Feb 22 2013 • Articles

Rather than a “Clash of Civilizations”, Senghass argues there is a clash within civilizations and it should be met with a thoughtful and engaging dialogue that promotes peace and development.

The Empty Chair: Digital Diplomacy, Photography and the Staging of ‘Statecraft’

Alasdair Pinkerton and Klaus Dodds • Feb 14 2013 • Articles

Digital diplomacy brings new opportunities, but equally new responsibilities that are increasingly divested to the level of the individual ‘digital diplomat’.

Australia’s Economic and Security Dilemma: US or China?

Richard Zalski • Jan 6 2013 • Articles

To an external observer, it might seem like the US-Australian alliance is as strong as ever. However, if one looks deeper, rising discontent and disagreements are visible.

Definitions, Ideas, Visions and Challenges for Cultural Diplomacy

Karl-Erik Norrman • Jan 3 2013 • Articles

Cultural diplomacy is growing in significance. It utilizes the instruments of cultural and artistic life in a way which may make hearts and souls meet across borders.

Review – Holiday Reading

Thomas Messer • Dec 29 2012 • Features

As the holiday period descends and students and scholars take a break, how do you keep your brain from stagnating? This feature contains four book recommendations to keep your mind stimulated.

Bridge No More? Turkish Public Diplomacy and Branding under the AKP Government

Efe Sevin • Oct 5 2012 • Articles

In order to better communicate with the rest of the world regardless of their religious affiliations and establish a stable identity, Turkey should focus on institutionalizing its public diplomacy attempts and should soften its anger-driven rhetorical style.

Where the Heck is Central Sulawesi and Why Should I Care?

Dan G. Cox • Sep 20 2012 • Articles

Sulawesi’s situation has the potential to turn into a Darfur or Southern Philippines-type conflict. The disturbing aspect of this conflict is that it is not on any radar screens in the west.

Still Exchanging? The History, Relevance, and Effect of International Exchange Programs

Giles Scott-Smith • Sep 14 2012 • Articles

In an era of increasing international tensions over issues such as territory, natural resources and wealth distribution, exchange programs enhance cross-border understanding.

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