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An Umbrella for Afghan Stability
As the date for the drawdown of NATO forces from Afghanistan approaches, an atmosphere of optimism is being created, mainly in the Western media, about the prospects of a reasonably successful transition to a stable and eventually prosperous Afghanistan.
For a conflict-free planet
Embarking on yet another public diplomacy initiative, the first of its kind, the Pakistan Embassy on Wednesday organised an interactive lecture on regional and trans-regional route to peaceful coexistence and collective security as a means to raising awareness on contemporary political discourse.
Africa: How Important Is Rio+20?
As the customs of global environmental governance dictate, world leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro last week to argue their way around the possibility of saving the planet. After three days of talks and political posturing the planet is no closer to being saved, raising concerns of the relevance of the United Nations climate conferences.
Renewed interest in Ping Pong diplomacy
Queensland businesswoman reflects on her role in forging ties with China.
The Role of Social Media in Diplomacy
Secretary Clinton has made 21st Century Statecraft a key part of the Department's foreign policy agenda, using technology, digital networks, and innovation to meet the diplomatic and development challenges of the 21st century. She wants us to take "smart risks," utilizing these new communications tools in innovative ways in pursuit of our policy objectives.
Australia, China relations ‘weak’, says think tank
In a new paper, East Asia Program Director Linda Jakobson argues that the weak relationship between Canberra and Beijing is hurting Australia's ability to exert influence in the region.
Africa: International Visitors Leadership Program Participants Speak With USAU PD Officer
On June 12, 2012 recent International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) participants Chantel Kapp-Marais and Chiza (Charles) Chiumya visited the U.S. Mission to the African Union (USAU) to brief USAU Public Diplomacy Officer Jasmine White on their experiences during their visit to the United States.
‘Diplomat poet’ Abhay K releases new book of poems
'Diplomat-poet' Abhay K has explored the intertwining of local with global, in his new book of poems which has been inspired by the famed global linguist Noam Chomsky's concept of universal common denominators.
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