The modern diplomat exposed, endangered and indispensable

The modern diplomat exposed, endangered and indispensable

From instant messaging to social media, technology has transformed the life of the modern diplomat. In particular, the status of confidential negotiations has now become more ambiguous: today, diplomatic expectations and red lines are more likely to be discussed on social media than in backchannel negotiations, a development which does not make the diplomat’s job of finding a mutually acceptable compromise any easier.