Diplomacy
Illiberalism isn’t just rising — it’s spreading (Part II)
The International Department is the diplomatic wing of the Communist Party of China. It has zeroed in on training foreign parties in its own image, using tools that allow the CPC to teach the blocking and tackling of its approach to governance to a wider audience than ever before. Critical State’s Sam Ratner looks into new research on the ID-CPC’s global reach.
Former US diplomat attests to racial discrimination in diplomatic corps
Tianna Spears says she faced racial discrimination as a US consular officer abroad. “America loses, first of all, when we’re not an inclusive society and when we’re not welcoming to others,” she told The World. “But secondly, when we’re overseas at our embassies and consulates abroad, we have a great opportunity to advance diplomacy and show what America truly represents.”
In ‘Our Man,’ diplomat Richard Holbrooke is both an egotist and idealist
Richard Holbrooke was an influential diplomat who’s ideas shaped US foreign policy in the late 20th century. Author George Packer spoke with Carol Hills about Holbrooke and his new book, “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century,” which explores the complex and often contradictory ideas and lifestyle of Hoolbrooke and gives us an intimate look at the major events and people in his life.
