In the wake of the London conference on Afghanistan last week, there has been much speculation about whether or not a page has been turned. Does the strategic balance now favour talking over fighting en route to the withdrawal of foreign troops?
In order to understand, frame and contextualize recent developments, it may be useful to [...]
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The transformation of diplomacy: mysteries, insurgencies and public relations (PDF), Ian Hall, International Affairs, Chatham House, UK
Review in Library Journal -Social Sciences, Marcia L. Sprules, Council on Foreign Relations Lib., NY, September 1, 2009
Diplomacy in the Trenches (PDF), Jeff Davis, Embassy - Canada's Foreign Policy Newspaper
Guerrilla tactics for diplomats, Katharina Höne, DiploFoundation
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