The Rationale for the Diplomat’s Handbook

 

In recent years, diplomacy as practiced by many democratic nations has taken on more of a human face. Whereas once the conduct of diplomatic relations was strictly on a state-to-state basis, today, Ambassadors and diplomats are much more likely to engage the publics of the host countries and not exclusively government officials. Embassies and Consulates are ready vehicles and brokers promoting contact and communications between the peoples and nongovernmental organizations....continue

Coming Soon: Major Handbook Update

 

Development of the Diplomat's Handbook is entering final stages; expect a major update with refined chapters and multiple case studies this week. The Handbook will be entering the publication stage soon.

Handbook Draft Update: Resource List

 

4.21.08: The Resource List (Annex I) of the Handbook has been updated.

 

The update includes an additional nine organizations working in the democracy promotion field around the world.  This expansion includes organizations working in the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas in fields including media freedom, human rights, education, and civil society. 

 

 

The Handbook Forum: Contribute Your Ideas

 

A full edition of the Diplomat’s Handbook is scheduled for publication at the end of April 2008. It will include a number of new case studies documenting how diplomats of democratic countries have made a difference in assisting those advocating democratic change, especially democratic leaders of civil society. Despite our best efforts our research will reveal only the tip of the iceberg. Furthermore, we regard the work of the Handbook as never ending. Change is happening...continue