Author: Wandren PD

Facebook research highlights need for collaborative approach to Public Diplomacy

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Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Options for Influence, Public Diplomacy, Virtual Communities

We’ve all heard of the idea that there are six degrees of separation between any two individuals. Now, through relationships on FaceBook researchers have produced the biggest ever study to analyse the concept. The results show a “world smaller than we thought”. The publication of this research provides important insight for strategy and measurement within … Read More “Facebook research highlights need for collaborative approach to Public Diplomacy” »

10 rules for engagement

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Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy

I wrote this article with the COO of InterMedia Susan Gigli. InterMedia has offices in London, Washington DC and after 15 years of working throughout Africa also recently opened a regional office in Nairobi. It appeared in The Channel (Association of International Broadcasters), Issue 2, 2011 Over these 15 years, the need for international broadcasters … Read More “10 rules for engagement” »

Evaluating Online Public Diplomacy Using Digital Media Research Methods, A Case Study of #ObamainBrazil,

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Data mapping, Habits of engagement, Network analysis, online, Public Diplomacy

New report, written with David Montez, published through the InterMedia Global Research Network, In this study (available here) we; (1) discuss research methods needed to develop, implement, and evaluate social media campaigns in public diplomacy; (2) assess the State Department’s use of digital media to support President Obama’s March 2011 visit to Brazil; and (3) offer recommendations … Read More “Evaluating Online Public Diplomacy Using Digital Media Research Methods, A Case Study of #ObamainBrazil,” »

Middle East protest – 3 million tweet sample

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Data mapping, Network analysis

Although there are many differences to the use of Twitter following the election in Iran there is still plenty of interesting data around social media use during the ongoing protests in the middle east. A 3 million tweet sample was used to survey the relative use of Twitter in relation to various protests. This image … Read More “Middle East protest – 3 million tweet sample” »

Review of Guerrilla Diplomacy

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Public Diplomacy

Daryl Copeland, Guerrilla Diplomacy: Rethinking International Relations (Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2009) “A rich argument spiced by Copeland’s years of experience on the ground…. It puts forward an inescapable challenge with which scholars and practitioners alike will have to grapple as they attempt to define a role for diplomacy in the future of international … Read More “Review of Guerrilla Diplomacy” »

The way Phil Taylor saw propaganda and public diplomacy

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Public Diplomacy

Last time I had the privileged of presenting at a conference with Phil I was teasing him that he must have worked with, taught or worked on collections of essays with a large proportion of those scholars currently working in the fields of Public Diplomacy and Propaganda As we talked about it I asked if … Read More “The way Phil Taylor saw propaganda and public diplomacy” »

Chapter on social media published in new book on Iranian Election

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Data mapping, Dispersed Networks, Network analysis, Public Diplomacy

Bullets with Butterfly Wings: Tweets, Protest Networks and the Iranian Election Following the election in Iran, Twitter was used as a means for expression for both individuals in Iran and networks observing the events from around the world. This spawned many articles the ‘Twitter Revolution’ or proclaiming Twitter, “the Medium of the Movement” (Grossman, 2009) … Read More “Chapter on social media published in new book on Iranian Election” »

Smarter networks are key to national security

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Data mapping, Network analysis, networks, Public Diplomacy

The focus on collaboration in the new US National Security Strategy emphasises the need to foster the skills to convene, connect and mobilize networks. This will require a smart network of diplomats not just smart individuals. While the Obama administration is “clear-eyed about the challenge of mobilizing collective action” those putting strategy into action will … Read More “Smarter networks are key to national security” »