Diplomacy at the State Department
Diplomacy is the practice of building relationships and conducting negotiations with people using tact and mutual respect. This video explores…
Politics in Question – The Effects of a Political Scandal
The abuse of entrusted power for private gain, often involving corruption and unethical behavior. A political scandal can derail a…
The Dangers of Regime Change
A common assumption is that regime change policies are necessary to spread democracy and advance economic interests. Indeed, the United…
How a Government Shutdown Has Become a Political Phenomenon
For most of the world, a government shutdown is a very bad thing, the result of revolution or invasion or…
Preparing for Peace Talks
The goal of peace talks is to establish a way forward that clears obstacles and meets shared needs. When this…
The Refugee Crisis and Security
Millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a better…
How to Write a News Update
A news update does exactly what it says on the tin – it updates readers with the latest developments. This…
Developing Story
Developing story means taking an idea from its inception as a small kernel of thought and expanding it into a…
How to Write a News Bulletin
Your audience’s interests are the key to a successful news bulletin. It must contain a mix of hard and soft…
How to Write a News Flash
A newsflash is a short piece of breaking news that keeps listeners updated on topics that affect them. It may…