iDiplomacy - The New Kid on the Block. Book Review of Tom Fletcher's The Naked Diplomat: Understanding Power and Politics in the Digital Age Cover Image

iDiplomacy - The New Kid on the Block. Book Review of Tom Fletcher's The Naked Diplomat: Understanding Power and Politics in the Digital Age
iDiplomacy - The New Kid on the Block. Book Review of Tom Fletcher's The Naked Diplomat: Understanding Power and Politics in the Digital Age

Author(s): Cristina Marasescu
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Book-Review
Published by: Universitatea »Babes Bolyai« Cluj - Facultatea de St. Economice si Gestiunea Afacerilor
Keywords: diplomat; digital diplomacy; data driven diplomacy; Tom Fletcher;

Summary/Abstract: Tom Fletcher, a British diplomat, proposes to the reader a personal insight into the world of international relations. Considering the current technological innovations, he makes a convincing case for the adaptation of the traditional diplomatic mindset to the new rules of the game. Fletcher warns against the risk of ignoring technological developments, including big data, which are redefining the way information travels. Beyond thorough analysis and considerable foresight, the book offers a fascinating voyage into the history of international relationships.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 167-173
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English
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