Kissing is among the subtle methods great nations use to fluff their relations. Here’s a fresh example — tweets in two languages by Caroline Kennedy, the American ambassador to Japan, saluting Dr. Hajime Kimata, who this week was awarded a 2015 Ig Nobel prize. The tweets: The prize: The 2015 Ig Nobel Prize for medicine was awarded jointly to […]
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A theoretical poli-sci policy approach to zombies
For those with a theoretical interest in zombies, investigator Mark Siegel recommends Daniel Drezner’s essay in the July/August 2010 issue of the journal Foreign Policy. Siegel says a colleague of his, Doug Edwards, says: “At last, a well-reasoned treatise on the potential effects of a zombie invasion on international politics.” Say what you will, the […]
Social research for diplomats
eDiplomat is amassing a collection of etiquette advice for diplomats. Among the findings: [When dealing with Danes:] Danes do not like to be touched. [When dealing with Uruguayans]: Women love flowers, especially roses. A rare, salmon-colored tea rose is a favorite. [When dealing with Americans] “See you later” is just an expression. People say this […]