Grassroot Diplomat Talks

Personal branding is about establishing a prescribed image so that you become recognised for something distinct. But why is this important and a highly underrated skill in international relations? Why would a personal brand be useful in the world of diplomacy, and how do you even begin to build a brand when your end goal is doing what is already prescribed to you?

Think of how much of an influence you can have on one person simply by being you and the effect a person in a position of power like an Ambassador can have if they were to take on this point of view. You can change the world if you care enough.

This podcast looks into depth about the uses and practices of the Diplomatic Planner and its accompanying project designed by Grassroot Diplomat.

TThis episode looks at whether celebrities are qualified political characters, whether their campaigns are doing more harm than good, and whether celebrities are getting involved in diplomatic activities because of their ethical principles to contribute in solving a particular issue or solely in an attempt to self-promote.

The world experiences ‘pandamania’ each time a new panda is born or brought into their country. Pandas are much-loved by their fans and have been treasured by some of the oldest zoos in the world to conserve them from further endangerment. However, pandas are one of the hardest working diplomats in the world who bring in great sources of income and bilateral power for its home country.

This podcast discusses the concept of passport privilege and the rights defined by our passports and ties of national identity.

This podcast looks into the role that Wonder Woman plays as a global ambassador and the many positive attributes she shares with girls and women around the world.

This podcast will discuss the differences between the two and how to effectively use public diplomacy initiatives to break negative stereotypes and bring about positive change to public perception.

The decision for North Korea to send athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics is monumental. Not only are the games hosted in South Korea, but the two countries will play games under a unified flag. This podcast, jointly hosted by Talyn Rahman-Figueroa and Jeannette Viens, looks into how sports diplomacy is used as a tool for unification whilst also examining how international sports can be used as a vehicle for propaganda.

The decision for North Korea to send athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics is monumental. Not only are the games hosted in South Korea, but the two countries will play games under a unified flag. This podcast, jointly hosted by Talyn Rahman-Figueroa and Jeannette Viens, looks into how sports diplomacy is used as a tool for unification whilst also examining how international sports can be used as a vehicle for propaganda.