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Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010 Introduction Excellencies, ladies & gentLmN, dEr guests gud aftRnun. It iz plSUR 2 b w U 2day.
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Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Intr
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Excellencies, ladies & gentLmN, dEr guests
gud aftRnun.
It iz plSUR 2 b w U 2day.
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
When does our story start?
Probably, when our ancestors discovered that:
“It was better to hear the message than to eat the messenger.”
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Evolution of Diplomacy: Continuity & Change
Thousands years of the history of diplomacy
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Continuity & Change
“My God, this is the end of
diplomacy.”
Reaction of Lord Palmerstone when he received the first telegraph back in
1850s
However…
Lord Palmerstone
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Continuity & Change
To date, diplomacy has survived all these technological challenges.
As a specific method for compromise and consensus diplomacy is here to stay.
The question is only, by whom, at what level, how and to what ends it will be performed.
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
EVOLUTION of Modern Diplomacy
Changes in the ENVIRONMENT for diplomatic activities
Introduction of NEW TOPICS on diplomatic agendas
Introduction of NEW TOOLS for diplomatic activities
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Changing ENVIRONMENT for Diplomatic Activities
Globalisation & Interdependence
Cable Geo-Strategy
New Actors – Inclusiveness
Disintermediation (“no need for the middle man”)
Need for “Global Sync”
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Interdependence
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Cable Geo-Strategy
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
New Actors
- Facilitated by the Internet-based communication
- Beyond governments and political elites
- Diplomats’ monopoly in foreign relations has been undermined.
- Need for dialogue with new actors in diplomacy (broad enough – deep enough).
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DISINTERMEDIATION
Will disintermediation affect diplomats?
WITH INTERMEDIARIES WITHOUT INTERMEDIARIES
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NEED FOR “GLOBAL SYNC”
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOPICS
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOPICS on Diplomatic Agendas
• Climate Change• Global Health• Internet Governance• Bio-diversity• Migration• …..
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOPICS on Diplomatic Agendas
Multidisciplinary Nature of the New Topics
Global Actions are Fragmented by Institutional Silos
New Topics are “Wicked Problems”
Increasing Importance of Science
Dealing with Different Professional Cultures
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Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
INTER-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
Global Governance - Theory & Practice
Uneasy communication between:
Academics, Scientists&
Policy-makers, Lawyers, Diplomats
&Corporate sector representatives
&Civil society activists
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NEW TOPICS - Different Professional Cultures
“On each side of the table, national culture and organisational culture unite while professional cultures divide.
Across the table, the situation is the opposite: national culture and organizational culture divide whereas professional culture may facilitate communication and agreement.”
(Faure 1999)
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Different Cultures
National Culture
Organisational Culture
Professional Culture
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Uniforms, visual codes, protocol and etiquette
Language: Vocabulary & Jargon
Referential framework, thinking paths, methodologies and approaches
Layers of Professional Profiles
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOOLS
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOOLS for Diplomatic Activities
1950s 2000s
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Multitasking
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NEW TOOLS
WEB 1.0 (websites and e-mail)Huge amount of informationGoogle-based knowledgeHow to get relevant and reliable
information?
WEB 2.0 (wiki, blog, social networking)Centrality of the Text & DraftingInformal CommunicationImportance for Policy and Social
Networking
Web 3.0. (Virtual Reality)Virtual EmbassyVirtual Negotiations
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
NetvibesGoogle DesktopWikipediaGoogle AlertsDelicious
Google DesktopWikipediaGoogle Calendar
EviteDoodleSkype
MindmanagerGoogle Docs
DeliciousPicasa
MindmanagerGoogle Docs
MindmanagerSkype
Google DesktopWikipediaGoogle AlertsDelicious
NetvibesWikipedia
Google AlertsDelicious
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Continuity and Change – FUTURE?
NEED FOR MORE DIPLOMACY – representation of various entities; solving problems and conflicts in increasingly fragmented societies; new types of conflicts
BY WHOM – not only by official diplomatic services; new actors will emerge empowered by technology
AT WHAT LEVEL – all levels of society with important interplay among global, regional, national and local levels
HOW – mix of traditional approaches (negotiations) and online approaches (regular diplomatic activities)
TO WHAT END – increasing blend of national and broader interests
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Continuity and Change – FUTURE?
A FEW GRADUAL TRANSITIONS:
- From a state craft to a management tool
- From the management of order to the management of change
- From a policy instrument to international process of social relations
Jovan Kurbalija, DiploFoundation 2010
Continuity and Change – FUTURE?
Nothing is as constant as change – Heraklit
THE MORE DIPLOMACY CHANGES,
THE MORE IT STAYS THE SAME.
