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Marathon Man

Proving that diplomacy is a marathon not a sprint, Latvian Ambassador and running enthusiast Andris Teikmanis (pictured) finished this year’s London Marathon in an impressive…

Envoys pick pro-EU mayor in City Hall race

London’s diplomatic corps has chosen Sadiq Khan as the “best ambassador for London on the world stage”, the first time envoys have picked a Labour…

Revolution and reform

As a young girl Natalia Galibarenko dreamed of becoming a diplomat, travelling to exotic destinations and striking secret deals. “I discovered the reality was quite…

Turmoil to follow EU vote – SNP MP

The referendum on Britain’s EU membership will not settle its relationship with Europe, no matter which way the vote goes, a senior Scottish National Party…

Embassies urged to adapt to new security threats

The new unpredictable methodology of terrorists requires diplomatic missions to be more vigilant and better prepared for emergencies, security officers at London’s embassies were told…

Appeal Court acts to protect immunity

Christopher Braganza, Partner at law firm Sheridans, reports on welcome respite from the Court of Appeal in an increasingly challenging legal environment for diplomatic missions…

Join the family

Being President of the Young Diplomats in London is like being the head of one big happy family, Rafal Sordyl tells Elizabeth Stewart Heading up…

Making the case for the Commonwealth

The new Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland outlines to Elizabeth Stewart what the family of nations can offer to the world in the 21st…

OBITUARY In Memory of Sue Ali

Sue Ali was an institution at the Court of St James’s. She began working in the diplomatic corps as a Private Secretary in 1993 (around…

Birthday wishes

The Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps Alistair Harrison looks forward to a busy spring and summer as the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday. I am…