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…
Tag: Embassy 64
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…
IMO SG addresses YDL
Young Diplomats in London got an insight into the role of the International Maritime Organisation from its newly-installed Secretary General Kitack Lim, who told envoys…
Spouse club toasts Women’s Day
London’s diplomatic spouses (DSCL) gathered at King’s College London to celebrate International Women’s Day with a talk by pioneering journalist, author, activist and charity campaigner…
DPAAL elects new Board
Press attachés voted in two new members of the DPAAL Board in a closely fought election where single votes separated a field of seven candidates….
Should envoys be more anti-social?
Business executives and diplomats who are negligent with their digital presence or ‘over-share’ on social media can compromise their reputation and leave their organisations vulnerable…