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Public Diplomacy: August 2008

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Monday, 11 August 2008. Arm Yourself with Books. 8220;You want weapons? We're in a library. Books. Best weapons in the world. This room is the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself! On my return, I feel as if I have travelled back (forward? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Arm Yourself with Books. I have a background in Public Diplomacy and Strategic Co...

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Public Diplomacy: May 2009

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Friday, 8 May 2009. Last year as an example, I was finding out more about Afghanistan than I would have been able to from behind the closed doors of an Embassy and I was listened to far more than if I had been an official. And yet I never lost my British-ness, nor pretended to. Lead me to discover the US Center for Citizen Diplomacy. Who say “. This week,...

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Public Diplomacy: Muslim First, British Second

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Tuesday, 17 February 2009. Muslim First, British Second. This was the title of BBC Panorama show. On 16 February 2008. However the show did not present any real new discussion on the issue of identity for Britain’s approximately two million Muslims. What it did do is shine a spotlight on a slim minority. I have lived in Iraq, Richard. Take religion out of...

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Public Diplomacy: July 2008

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Saturday, 12 July 2008. Britains Whispered Policy on Zimbabwe. I awoke this morning to the news that the Security Council has vetoed sanctions in Zimbabwe. Yes, I had fallen asleep with my laptop in bed with me again). The British representative said the UN had “failed the people of Zimbabwe”. Dermot Murnaghan, Sky News), I expect Mugabe was delighted at ...

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Public Diplomacy: Celebrity Guide to Doing Good in the World

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Thursday, 9 October 2008. Celebrity Guide to Doing Good in the World. You may have heard me bang on about how celebrities who take on causes, don’t necessarily help those causes. Respect to Clooney who seems to be using his skills to record short promos. My career is waning and my image needs improving. I am taking a break from my usual work. The rest of ...

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Public Diplomacy: Celebrity Backers?.....Public Diplomats

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Thursday, 22 May 2008. Photo by Albany Associates). Is it helpful if a celebrity pleads with you to part with your well earned to buy food and medicine for needy populations? Or has Mia got it right - we need to lobby the governments of the needy populations to bring about change.or, are both approaches wrong? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Forei...

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Public Diplomacy: Social Enterprise Day

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Thursday, 20 November 2008. Today is Social Enterprise Day - a fitting day to.well.announce the establishment of a new social enterprise. Imediate launches in the new year - but a sneak preview can be found on www.imediate.org.uk. This is Media for Peace. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Can Media really help Stop War? View my complete profile.

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Public Diplomacy: The X Factor

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Thursday, 9 October 2008. And there is was writ large. 8220;Muslim Plot to Blow up Eastenders”. Are these Muslims thick? Saying that “Muslims” are plotting to murder Britain’s favourite soap stars is like saying “football fans” are planning on slaying Sheffield Wednesday supporters in a cup final. It makes no sense (no, n...OK, it’s a strange analog...

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Public Diplomacy: November 2008

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Wednesday, 26 November 2008. Can Media really help Stop War? I run an organisation which uses media, communication and the arts to support conflict resolution and counter extremism. It’s called imediate. A friend asked me what the hell does that mean? How can newspapers stop war? How can a painting stop a fight? Of a broader effort:. Shining a spotlight o...

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Public Diplomacy: September 2008

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Reaching a wider audience (above: a cat listens to the live broadcast of the BBC Today Programme on Radio 4 at the British base in Basra Palace, 2006). Tuesday, 2 September 2008. Being a Public Diplomat - Top 10 Tips. Given the amount of money that allegedly gets spent on government spin (not to mention election campaigns), it amazes me how those in the very business of influence – the diplomats – often have such limited resources for communication. Are rapidly becoming main influencers. Don’t wait...