Diplomatic Tradecraft

Diplomatic Tradecraft: A panel discussion with Nicholas Kralev, Ambassador Charles Ray and Cristina Gallach
A virtual discussion with the authors of Diplomatic Tradecraft, the first ever practical diplomacy textbook, which provides practical insights from experienced diplomats on the duties, responsibilities and skills required in modern diplomacy.
This deeply engaging book combines the wisdom of 18 career ambassadors, explaining diplomatic institutions and protocols, exploring diplomatic communication and negotiation, and analyzing core specialisms including economic, consular and public diplomacy.
Panelists
Nicholas Kralev
Editor and Co-Author of Diplomatic Tradecraft
Executive Director, Washington International Diplomatic Academy
Ambassador Janice Jacobs
Contributor to Diplomatic Tradecraft
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State; Former U.S. Ambassador to Senegal
Ambassador Charles Ray
Contributor to Diplomatic Tradecraft
Former U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia and Sierra Leone
Moderator
Cristina Gallach
Former U.N. Undersecretary General; Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Spain
The panelists talk about creating the book and share ideas on how governments and universities can use the book to prepare the next generation of diplomats.
“Editor Nicholas Kralev has assembled a group of superbly qualified former practitioners to relate from personal experience manifold perspectives of diplomatic conduct and practice. They offer us the kind of ground truth about diplomacy that cannot be found in Ivory Towers. A very practical guide for those interested in better understanding the workings of our profession.”
- John Negroponte - former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Deputy Secretary of State