Virtual Library

Reading

AI
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (here)
Debate
- The Policy Debate Manual, a Comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of competitive debate.
Diplomacy
- Ideal Qualities of a Successful Diplomat by Robert Blackwill (here)
- Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) What makes a Good Diplomat? By Tom Fletcher and Omar Al Bitar (here)
- Citizen Diplomacy for Sustainable Development (here)
- Negotiating Strong Relationships at Work and at Home (here)
Nigeria
- Digital Media and the Diplomatic Relations of Nigeria (here)
- Sustainable Development Report profile for Nigeria (here)

Research

Web3 Framework for Citizen Diplomacy, Case Study in Nigeria. 2024.
Citizen Diplomacy | Paul Lachelier - Academia.edu. 2023.
Evaluating and Measuring the Impact of Citizen Diplomacy: Current Status and Future Directions. IIE. 2011.

Webinar Recording

- Using Chat GPT for Project Planning (30 min.)

Other learning materials and resources:

We are continually expanding our learning materials and resources available for our citizen diplomat community and are building a library of informative and educational content for our members to reach the highest standards of excellence in their personal conduct and professional affairs.

If you would like to see additional resources added to our library please send a request via email to contact@peoplesaccords.org

Diplomacy in the Digital Age - Lecture by Hon. Matthew Barzun Ambassador to the United States from Britain

Diplomacy as Strategy - a Lecture by Chas Freeman at the Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs

History of Modern Public Diplomacy from the Center for Strategic International Studies

43 Books You Should Read from Asia, One from Each country spanning over centuries

The Importance of Diplomatic Language in our Daily Life (Arabic)

Understanding Diplomacy - Lecture by Dr. Aprajita Kashyap at the Consortium for Educational communication

Economic Diplomacy Lecture on Foreign Assistance by Ambassador Mark Green

The Art of Diplomacy: Letting Others Have Your Way with Cory Leonard

Summit Diplomacy: Some Lessons for 21st Century Leaders - a Lecture

What Diplomats Really Do by Ambassador Alexander Karagiannis

The Art of Diplomacy in Daily Life by Tayo Rockson

Strategic Communication with Keisha Brewer at Georgetown

Diplomacy in the Age of AI by Ambassador David Cvach

Diplomatic Tools of Foreign Policy by Noah Zerbe

The Future of Energy, Climate and Geopolitics by the Council on Foreign Relations

Reporting on Gender and Politics from Local Journalists a Webinar