Diplomatic World 67

INTERLINKING POLITICS, DIPLOMACY, BUSINESS & FINANCE
ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY, CULTURAL DIPLOMACY & HEALTH
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We live in convulsive times. The world order is increasingly
characterised by confusion, unbalance and unpredictability.
There are seemingly unbridgeable differences on many issues
between the world’s major powers. At the same time, there
seems to be less and less room, willingness and capabilities
for diplomatic solutions to resolve conflicts.
The historic moments we are living in Europe will define the
future not only of this continent but of the whole world and for
generations to come.
In the streets of cities across the world, people are demanding
peace. The 21st Century should be characterised by dialogue
and diplomacy, understanding and inclusion, not by war and
hate. Our already fragile planet must be a place for sharing, not
for dividing. We should show a greater interest in the genuine
needs and concerns of others and our actions to be emphatic,
caring and directed towards a tangible and respectful solution
acceptable to all.
All of us need to think long and hard what kind of world we wish
to hand over to successive generations and how future historians
will look back at the decisions we take today.
We are not naïve. We realise that the challenges we face today
are demanding and often insurmountable. But our message is
clear: every window of opportunity - no matter how small - for
diplomacy to prevail should be firmly grasped!
Barbara Dietrich, CEO
Diplomatic World
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