The Mark
With irregular warfare now the norm, diplomats need to take the lead in resolving conflicts, not the military.
The Mark
With irregular warfare now the norm, diplomats need to take the lead in resolving conflicts, not the military.
The Mark
In an increasingly heteropolar world, New Zealand and Australia are positioning themselves for the Pacific Century
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Daryl Copeland says diplomacy can help make the world a better place
The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Guerrilla Diplomat, Daryl Copeland, on the effective use of nation brands in a ‘heteropolar’ world
The rising powers all have different kinds of power, China in manufacturing, India in intellectual services, Russia in energy resources, Europe in “soft” power. Middle powers like Canada and Australia have less relative clout, so must use their ‘brand’ more effectively”
The Canberra Times, Australia
“Militaries work best when you don’t use them. That sword stays sharpest when you leave it in the scabbard. Take it out and it makes a terrible mess just look at Iraq and Afghanistan.”
Daryl Copeland argues that diplomacy has been sidelined by globalisation and is facing a crisis of relevance and effectiveness.
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ABC News Australia interviews author Daryl Copeland: “first of all… implicate diplomacy much more closely with development”
Guerrilla Diplomacy casts a line on NZ’s National radio
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