Queen reopens new-look Canada House
With great fanfare The Queen reopened Canada House following a stunning £130 million refurbishment. The monarch was tracing the footsteps of her grandfather King George…
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On the Fringes with Elizabeth Stewart
Naked Networking Embassy Magazine was curious to learn of steamy scenes taking place in the basement of the Finnish Embassy. It’s nothing illicit, mind, simply…
Diplomats and the Press – a Relationship of Mutual Benefit?
It’s always said when trading information that diplomats are the gamekeepers and the press are the poachers – but if you deploy the right tactics…
UK loses influence under Coalition – envoys
The Coalition’s foreign policy track record has been mixed at best; at worst it has resulted in a loss of British influence globally, an Embassy…
Is social media killing diplomacy?
“A triumph of banality over profundity” is how Australian High Commissioner Alexander Downer described the impact of social media on the diplomatic profession at a…
Sisters are doing it at Winfield House
High-flying women gathered at Winfield House on International Women’s Day for a discussion on overcoming obstacles to equality. On Mrs Barzun’s guest list were big…
EU Foreign minister calls for strategic neighbourhood policy
Federica Mogherini EU neighbourhood policy needs a “sense of direction” the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini told an audience of diplomats and…
Colombia’s peace exhibition wins Fashion Week showcase
An installation inspired by Colombia’s peace process scooped this year’s International Fashion Showcase (IFS) and a Colombian also walked away with the Best Designer award….
Bridge rich-poor divide – OAS chief
OAS Secretary General José Insulza Latin America could have done more during the “boom times” to prepare for the tough times that lie ahead, the…
CFAB talks to Consular Corps
Protecting the welfare of children across borders can be some of the most complex case work that consuls have to deal with. Children and Families…