John Brown's Public Diplomacy Press and Blog Review

Eugenia Pavlopoulou, neoskosmos.com image from amazon.com A new book edited by Dr Michalis Michael is giving a sense of possibility to the resolution of the Cypriot issue, while examining the role of the Diaspora in the process Excerpt: “We all have a misplaced inflated idea, not just of ourselves but also of our products. I have no delusion of grandeur that this book is going to change how the Cyprus problem is handled,” says political scientist at LaTrobe University, Dr Michalis Michael, about the new book that he co-edited with his colleague Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Eastern Mediterranean University, Yucel Vural. While the above statement of modesty might be revealing of the qualities of Dr Michael’s character, it doesn’t do justice to the possibilities this book opens and the different approaches it offers on remodelling the dialectic process for the resolution of the Cyprus issue. Cyprus and the Roadmap for Peace: A Critica..

timesofisrael.com; see also Keyes image from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts the resignation of his international media spokesman, David Keyes. Keyes took an open-ended leave of absence in September, due to multiple accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior. In a statement, Netanyahu thanks Keyes for his “great contributions” to Israel’s public diplomacy [JB emphasis] efforts, and says his explanatory videos about the country were “groundbreaking.”

twitter.com tw OPCW‏Verified account @OPCW 17h17 hours ago MoreICYMI: #OPCW is looking for a Public Affairs Officer (P-2) to conceptualise and implement public diplomacy initiatives. Should have #photography, #videography, #editing, and outreach experience. Is this you? Apply now: http://ow.ly/BFRc30mWCjA @UNjobs #JobAlert @PRjobsearch

wfca-tpce.com Job Ref:2842 Job Title:Social Media/Press Officer Salary:£43,834 per annum Vacancy type:Indeterminate Level:Officer Classification:LE-07 Location:Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London, UK Closing date for applications:28-12-2018 At midnight UTC/GMT Summary of position:Under the supervision of the Head of Communications and the general direction of the Counsellor, Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] , the incumbent will lead the High Commission’s social media strategy, and will be responsible for providing a full range of proactive and reactive media relations and communications services aimed at promoting Canada’s international agenda in London and the UK. Main duties include: creating and maintaining the High Commission’s bilingual social media presence across multiple channels; training colleagues around best practices for social media use in a diplomatic/professional setting, responding to media inquiries and maintaining information on UK media covering Canada; supporting..

Greg Weeks, weeksnotice.blogspot The State Department just published a new Foreign Relations of the United States volume: Public Diplomacy, 1964-1968. Another word for "public diplomacy" is actually "propaganda." So, for example, in May 1965 the Director of the United States Information Agency wrote a memo to LBJ about the invasion of the Dominican Republic. He noted how difficult it was to get support in the region. We need to convince non-Communist governments of our good intentions.If we are to succeed in making other Latin American nations believe that our actions are vital to their safety and freedom, it is of utmost importance that we get some members of the OAS, and perhaps non-OAS neighbors of the Dominican Republic like Jamaica, to speak out about the Communist involvement in the Dominican Republic, and to offer troops or other support to our efforts to end the bloodshed.That did not work out too well. The OAS did eventually send people, including some troops, but this was not..

diplomatickkhari Excerpt: Andrew Lee, a Foreign Service Officer, highlights his current position working in the Ops Center, as well as his path to the Foreign Service, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. March 10, 2011. ... [JB: Go to https://careers.state.gov/videos/andrew/ for text transcript video.]

diplomatic-council.org The Global Public Diplomacy Award presented at Gala 2019For the first time the Diplomat Magazine and the Diplomatic Council will present the Global Public Diplomacy [JB emphasis] Award together at a festive Diplomatic Gala on February 1st in Frankfurt/Germany. Further Information about the Gala www.diplomatic-council.org/gala2019The award constitutes recognition of the efforts of heads of diplomatic missions and other dignitaries to promote strategic diplomatic engagement with non-state actors. The Public Diplomacy Award will recognise both career diplomats and other members of the international community; in charge of the selection of the laureates are a group of members of the diplomatic corps and academia.The award consists of state-of-the-art hand-made symbols with the crafted name of the recipient. The award winner will become a honourable member of the Diplomatic Council. The Diplomat Magazine and the Diplomatic Council will promote the prize at an internat..

Austin Bay, strategypage.com Image from, with caption: US Defense Secretary James Mattis welcomed Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her visit to Washington Excerpt: The SecDef's crafted statement was simultaneously a nuanced appeal to an ally and a harsh siren warning to China's ruling Communist dictators. The siren warned aimed at Beijing -- the emerging India and the U.S. alliance -- has long-term implications for Asia's threatened peace. U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his telling statement earlier this month after meeting in Washington with Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Sitharaman (India's first female defense chief) was on a five-day trek through the U.S. ... [A]s a secretary of defense engaged in high stakes Asian and global diplomacy, in his recent statement regarding U.S.-India cooperation Mattis employed delicate diplo-speak. Diplo-speak is slang for diplomatic language. It can indicate obscure bureaucratese, but not always an..

www.indeedjobs.com Washington, DC 20037 Full-timeSalary: $57,000.00 to $64,000.00 /yearThe European Union Delegation to the United States of America is looking for:Outreach Assistant to the Press and Public Diplomacy SectionWe areThe European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organisations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.The EU Delegation to the United States of America in Washington DC works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 28 EU Member States. We are a full-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the U.S. government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.We offerWe offer a post of Outreach Assistant to the Press and Publi..

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