Posts About Diplomacy
Start with Cool Heads and Good Faith
The tense recent history leading to such talks has been remarkably devoid of any kind of diplomacy. The Bush era has seen intensified tough talk, with the baggage of recent history piled high on both sides of the table. These negotiations will take time, and won't go anywhere if they aren't done in good faith.
Political Relationships Just Marriages of Convenience
Let’s not confuse international political relationships with individual romances. Those who analyze diplomacy in terms of “tussles” and feuds forget that the only important factor in this field is power.
