My #patrica trip reaches #Quito: churches, depictions of hell, a walk up the #Cotopaxi volcano. Next up: the Galapagos. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 AM
My #patrica trip reaches #Quito: churches, depictions of hell, a walk up the #Cotopaxi volcano. Next up: the Galapagos. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers
Few things make an author happier than finding their book in a bookshop and signing it. Delighted to do so this morning in the excellent Daunts Books in Hampstead. It may still be on sale! #books #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomacymatters
April 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Few things make an author happier than finding their book in a bookshop and signing it. Delighted to do so this morning in the excellent Daunts Books in Hampstead. It may still be on sale! #books #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomacymatters
Good to be in #Tokyo for a few days: my first time since a short working visit in 1994, from #Moscow, just before my daughter Anna was born. The Imperial Palace remains as impressive, and as hard to visit (especially on a Monday) as ever #lessonsindiplomacy #castles
July 13, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Good to be in #Tokyo for a few days: my first time since a short working visit in 1994, from #Moscow, just before my daughter Anna was born. The Imperial Palace remains as impressive, and as hard to visit (especially on a Monday) as ever #lessonsindiplomacy #castles
Another early start for a flight from #Amsterdam to #London. Looking forward to giving the keynote #speech at the #Diplomacy Ball in London this evening. #lessonsindiplomacy
March 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Another early start for a flight from #Amsterdam to #London. Looking forward to giving the keynote #speech at the #Diplomacy Ball in London this evening. #lessonsindiplomacy
How to learn languages part 2: how “false friends” messed with my head when I was struggling to learn #Turkish in #Istanbul. To learn #languages you have to make mistakes - sometimes with comic results… #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy
June 29, 2026 at 10:51 AM
How to learn languages part 2: how “false friends” messed with my head when I was struggling to learn #Turkish in #Istanbul. To learn #languages you have to make mistakes - sometimes with comic results… #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy
In Puerto Natales, Patagonia, #Chile. An empanada, sea lion cubs, glaciers and enticing street signs. (“#Patrica” refers to my planned trip from Patagonia to Costa Rica) #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
In Puerto Natales, Patagonia, #Chile. An empanada, sea lion cubs, glaciers and enticing street signs. (“#Patrica” refers to my planned trip from Patagonia to Costa Rica) #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers
From 2024: fun summary of “Lessons in Diplomacy” from its original launch date two years ago. Still all true! It’s done better than I dared hope. #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomat #book
August 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
From 2024: fun summary of “Lessons in Diplomacy” from its original launch date two years ago. Still all true! It’s done better than I dared hope. #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomat #book
My new podcast: "Anyone can be a diplomat: True or false?": open.spotify.com/episode/58yT... #diplomat #diplomacy #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #careers
75. Anyone can be a diplomat - true or false?
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August 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
My new podcast: "Anyone can be a diplomat: True or false?": open.spotify.com/episode/58yT... #diplomat #diplomacy #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #careers
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip starts in Santiago de Chile. A sprawling city surrounded by mountains. Sunrise over #Brazil; crossing the #Andes; and a first (outstanding) Pisco sour. #lessonsindiplomacy. For more, see LinkedIn or TikTok.
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip starts in Santiago de Chile. A sprawling city surrounded by mountains. Sunrise over #Brazil; crossing the #Andes; and a first (outstanding) Pisco sour. #lessonsindiplomacy. For more, see LinkedIn or TikTok.
Lovely to see and sign 3 copies of “Lessons in Diplomacy” in @hatchards.bsky.social in Piccadilly today. They’re now stickered up and ready to go! #booktok #signing #lessonsindiplomacy #books
March 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Lovely to see and sign 3 copies of “Lessons in Diplomacy” in @hatchards.bsky.social in Piccadilly today. They’re now stickered up and ready to go! #booktok #signing #lessonsindiplomacy #books
How to ace interviews: one of the worst mistakes of my nearly-not-career was at least a great learning experience. One of the lessons in my book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties”. #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomat #book
September 22, 2026 at 7:51 AM
How to ace interviews: one of the worst mistakes of my nearly-not-career was at least a great learning experience. One of the lessons in my book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties”. #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacy #diplomat #book
Costa Rica: sunset at Nosara Beach, turtle hatchlings, red snapper, and books. Splendid country #costarica #patrica #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers #nosara
December 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Costa Rica: sunset at Nosara Beach, turtle hatchlings, red snapper, and books. Splendid country #costarica #patrica #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #stories #writing #writers #nosara
Top Tips for Ambassadors Number 1: being an ambassador is a privilege. People expect you to be brilliant and knowledgeable because you stand on the shoulders of giants. Take a breath, stand tall, be wise and justify those expectations. #diplomacy #BookTok #lessonsindiplomacy #expertise #success
May 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Top Tips for Ambassadors Number 1: being an ambassador is a privilege. People expect you to be brilliant and knowledgeable because you stand on the shoulders of giants. Take a breath, stand tall, be wise and justify those expectations. #diplomacy #BookTok #lessonsindiplomacy #expertise #success
“Diplomatic Downsides". There are more than you might think! #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #travel #careers #diplomaticcareers youtube.com/shorts/oWBz3...
Lessons in Diplomacy: Diplomatic downsides
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September 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“Diplomatic Downsides". There are more than you might think! #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #travel #careers #diplomaticcareers youtube.com/shorts/oWBz3...
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches the Atacama Desert in Chile. Pics: Tropic of Capricorn, Moon Valley, El Tatio geysers and volcanoes. See my blog for more. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #atacama #chile
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches the Atacama Desert in Chile. Pics: Tropic of Capricorn, Moon Valley, El Tatio geysers and volcanoes. See my blog for more. #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration #atacama #chile
Thank you Ambassador @tbalayan.bsky.social for these kind words. Wonderful to see such a strong endorsement from a serving ambassador. #lessonsindiplomacy
A great memoir by Ambassador @leighturnerwriter.bsky.social Insightful revelations on diplomacy and diplomatic career, valuable tips and advice for future and incumbent diplomats.
April 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Thank you Ambassador @tbalayan.bsky.social for these kind words. Wonderful to see such a strong endorsement from a serving ambassador. #lessonsindiplomacy
Visiting #Beijing in 1995 as we prepared for the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Demystifying diplomacy: my book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is on special offer on UK Amazon geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy
December 15, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Visiting #Beijing in 1995 as we prepared for the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Demystifying diplomacy: my book “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is on special offer on UK Amazon geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy
Looking forward to speaking about “Lessons in Diplomacy” in #Cambridge tomorrow morning! geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy
September 27, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Looking forward to speaking about “Lessons in Diplomacy” in #Cambridge tomorrow morning! geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy
My new “Lessons in Diplomacy” video on YouTube: Lesson 1.01: #Yushchenko #notepad #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #ambassador #credentials youtube.com/shorts/BUaql...
Lessons in Diplomacy: Lesson 1.01
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August 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
My new “Lessons in Diplomacy” video on YouTube: Lesson 1.01: #Yushchenko #notepad #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #diplomats #diplomacybooks #books #BookTok #booksaboutdiplomacy #ambassador #credentials youtube.com/shorts/BUaql...
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) tour comes to an end. Costa Rica scenes include a boat trip; green iguana; the La Paz waterfall; and back in Amsterdam. What a journey it’s been. Full report on my website with more pictures. #costarica #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacybooks
December 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) tour comes to an end. Costa Rica scenes include a boat trip; green iguana; the La Paz waterfall; and back in Amsterdam. What a journey it’s been. Full report on my website with more pictures. #costarica #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok #diplomacybooks
Splendid to speak at Radley College on Sunday. Great hospitality, great questions, great team. Thanks so much. “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is now on sale geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy #diplomacybooks
May 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Splendid to speak at Radley College on Sunday. Great hospitality, great questions, great team. Thanks so much. “Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties” is now on sale geni.us/LessonsinDip... #book #books #booktok #lessonsindiplomacy #international #diplomats #diplomacy #diplomacybooks
Kyiv 2008-12. Your first job as ambassador is humbling. Here talking about social media; at the console in the Strategic Rocket Forces Museum; at a mine in eastern Ukraine; and giving an interview. More in my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”. #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #BookTok #careers
July 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Kyiv 2008-12. Your first job as ambassador is humbling. Here talking about social media; at the console in the Strategic Rocket Forces Museum; at a mine in eastern Ukraine; and giving an interview. More in my book “Lessons in Diplomacy”. #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #diplomat #BookTok #careers
Scenes from #Cuzco in #Peru: walls at Saksayhuaman; street vendor; at Saksayhuaman; crucifixion at Qorikancha (former Temple of Sun now a Dominican friary, with Inca foundations). #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Scenes from #Cuzco in #Peru: walls at Saksayhuaman; street vendor; at Saksayhuaman; crucifixion at Qorikancha (former Temple of Sun now a Dominican friary, with Inca foundations). #lessonsindiplomacy #patrica #book #books #booktok #diplomacybooks #booksaboutdiplomacy #writinginspiration
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches #Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of #Colombia. A steamy city full of life and music including a woman carrying fruit on her head; sales force in antlers; a mighty fort; and dancing in the street. #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #writinginspiration
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My #patrica (Patagonia to Costa Rica) trip reaches #Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of #Colombia. A steamy city full of life and music including a woman carrying fruit on her head; sales force in antlers; a mighty fort; and dancing in the street. #lessonsindiplomacy #book #books #writinginspiration
What happened in the ‘90s when a bank robber tried to hold up a bank in #Moscow, to be told there was no money? What lessons can we draw? One is that “money” is a flexible concept. Another is that not all bank robbers are very smart. Another is that 1990s #Russia was chaotic #lessonsindiplomacy
July 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM
What happened in the ‘90s when a bank robber tried to hold up a bank in #Moscow, to be told there was no money? What lessons can we draw? One is that “money” is a flexible concept. Another is that not all bank robbers are very smart. Another is that 1990s #Russia was chaotic #lessonsindiplomacy