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Ken's Blue Blog
Musings on "the bleedin' obvious"; views on the meaning of life, or anything else that takes my fancy.
Showing posts with label diplomacy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diplomacy. Show all posts
Monday, July 23, 2018
Twitter Diplomacy
Twitter diplomacy is more effective when the "Caps Lock" button is off!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
The Dawn of The New Age of Burger Diplomacy
When all else fails, rely on your gut instincts and use burgers as bargaining chips!
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diplomacy
Friday, May 25, 2018
Diplomacy
Useless gobshites should not conduct diplomacy, or be allowed to have contact whatsoever with representatives from other countries.
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diplomacy
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Advice To Pence
When sabotaging your own meetings try to be a little more subtle about it in future!
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
There's Irony For You!
Such is the state of affairs in the world that it is more than ironic that people regard a possible visit to Pyongyang by Dennis Rodman as being the last, best hope for peace!
Well, if that what it takes, then so be it and God spede Dennis!
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dennis rodamn,
diplomacy
Friday, April 28, 2017
Good Cop - Bad Cop
The good cop, bad cop routine can be effective in persuading people to do what you want. However, it is not so effective if you try bad cop, bad cop or bad cop, idiot cop!
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bad cop,
diplomacy,
good cop,
negotiation
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Signals As a Form of Diplomacy
Signals can be a very effective tool within the diplomatic bag. However, it is wise to remember two things:
1 The recipient may misinterpret or over react to the signals, and
2 The signaller must be careful not to box himself in, in the event the recipient ignores the signals.
1 The recipient may misinterpret or over react to the signals, and
2 The signaller must be careful not to box himself in, in the event the recipient ignores the signals.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Diplomacy
You know that diplomacy has hit rock bottom, when phrases such as "don't mess with us" are used.
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diplomacy
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
The Dangers of Misspeaking
At times of international crisis a few miss-chosen words, or no words at all, can lead to catastrophe.
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diplomacy
Monday, April 03, 2017
Friday, August 12, 2016
The Russian Reset
As Britain attempts to reset its relations with Russia, the question is will her colonial cousins allow such an independent foreign policy initiative?
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