The Empty Chair: Digital Diplomacy, Photography and the Staging of ‘Statecraft’
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
In an era of increasing international tensions over issues such as territory, natural resources and wealth distribution, exchange programs enhance cross-border understanding.
Two Cheers for Public Diplomacy and Place Branding
Public diplomacy and place branding are putting traditional diplomacy to the test. But these newer forms of diplomacy should not be considered harbingers of a mediatized global democracy.
Syria: We Can’t Give Up On Diplomacy
As Lakhdar Brahimi takes over as UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, there is real merit in pursuing a comprehensive Security Council resolution and a post-conflict framework.
The Moral Molecule and International Relations
Every representative political system depends on trust. The same is true for relations between polities. Yet, very little research has been done to understand why it is that we trust others and what those findings could mean for International Relations.
