The Naked Diplomat
Understanding Power and Politics in the Digital Age
(Author) Tom FletcherIntroduction to the paperback edition -- Preface : the diplomat who arrived too late -- Introduction to the first edition : here lies diplomacy, RIP? -- Early diplomacy : from cavemen to consuls -- Diplomacy by sea : from Columbus to copyboys -- Diplomacy's finest century -- From telephone to television -- From e-mail to e-nvoys -- What makes a good diplomat? -- iDiplomacy : devices, disruption and data -- The end of secrecy? Assange, Snowden and the death of Bond -- Building new power : bombs, books and Beckham -- Using new power : only connect -- Selling ladders for other people to climb down -- A naked diplomat -- Envoy 2025 -- Who runs the digital century? -- The battle for digital territory -- The case for optimism -- A progressive foreign policy 'to do' list -- Citizen diplomacy -- Epilogue : valedictory.
Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher is a British author known for his work in the horror and science fiction genres. He is best known for his novel "The Thing on the Shore," which combines elements of cosmic horror and psychological suspense. Fletcher's writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, atmospheric settings, and complex characters. His contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of traditional horror storytelling and exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the unknown. Fletcher's impact on the genre can be seen in his ability to create a sense of unease and tension that lingers long after the final page.