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"In the book "Diary of a Chinese Diplomat" by Zhang Deyi, the time is the latter portion of the nineteenth century, and the author provides much information about the life of a Chinese diplomat of the period, the attitudes of the Chinese as expressed to and through their diplomatic corps, and the reaction of the Chinese diplomats to the different cultures they encountered as they represented their country in far distant parts of the world. The Chinese diplomat in this case comes to the United States through San Francisco and travels to Washington to meet with Secretary of State Seward, among others, and in this and subsequent meetings with American officials, the diplomat tells of the different requirements placed on a diplomat for filling out papers, getting letters of accreditation, and other details of his work even as he reacts to the new world that has opened ... "

Abstract
The German state has experienced a wide range of profound changes over the past decade. The impact of reunification continues to hamper the country's economic growth, but much progress has been made on several levels. Diplomatic relations, though, have never been more complex than today. This paper examines how the diplomatic process in Germany has changed from the 1990s to the present, the impact of relevant social and economic factors, followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
Introduction
General Discussion of Changes in Diplomatic Relations
Fundamental Social and Economic Issues Affecting Reunified German Diplomacy Today
Key Diplomatic Issues
Future Trends and Directions
Conclusion

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"Germany is located in Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, and south of Denmark Germany occupies a total area which is slightly smaller than the U.S. State of Montana Germany's population as of July 1998 was estimated to be 82,079,454. The capital of Germany is Berlin, which is located in the eastern region. The map in Figure 1 below shows the reunified Germany today. Figure 1. Map of Germany, 2003. As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany continues to represent a key player in the diplomatic relations of the world. Black's Law Dictionary (1990) says that diplomacy is "the art and practice of conducting negotiations between foreign governments for the attainment of mutually satisfactory political relations." This goal has become increasingly elusive in many instances as the German government finds itself at odds with the United States and Great Britain on several fundamental issues."

Tags:poland, europe, berlin, politics

Abstract
The paper explains that the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) provides security for members of the state department as they conduct foreign affairs and creates safety measures for sensitive information and property. The paper discusses the organizational culture of the DS and how it is similar to many other law enforcement agencies but with several distinct differences. The paper also examines its leadership structure and the influential stakeholders in the agency. The paper shows how the DS staff members have clearly defined roles and are subject to political, military and law enforcement influences.

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"The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is the law enforcement or security agency for the State department. This branch of law enforcement provides security for members of the state department as they conduct foreign affairs as well as to create safety measures for sensitive information and property. The members of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security include special agents, diplomatic couriers, civil service specialists, engineers, and contractors. The members of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security individuals are responsible for ensuring the safety of Americans working diplomatic missions in foreign countries.
"The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is also responsible for securing State Department facilities. This includes creating buildings that are safe and secure and creating security measures that would prevent intrusion into the one hundred facilities located all over the world and its residents. The DS investigates passport and visa fraud, conducts personnel security investigations, international investigations, cybercrimes, and issues security clearances. This agency also provides personal security for the secretary of the State as well as United States Ambassadors stationed globally at foreign embassies.
"The organizational culture of the DS is similar to many other law enforcement agencies with several distinct differences. The organizational culture is the different values, attitudes, beliefs, and characteristics of the organization (Connelly, 2010). In the DS the culture is formally structured and has a military subculture. Because the DS provides security globally not only are law enforcement investigations conducted but security requires the aid of military forces. This requires the agency to be highly structured and employees are required to follow a clear chain of command as well as direct order from their superiors."

Tags:law, enforcement, military, leadership, stakeholders

Abstract
The paper discusses how the impact of the revisionist school on U.S. diplomatic history has been significant, for prominent revisionist historians such as William Appleman Williams have adamantly and convincingly challenged the interpretations of conventional historians regarding American diplomacy and foreign policy, especially in the context of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. The paper relates that Williams was "a serious scholar who helped an entire generation conceptualize the specific character of U.S. imperialism and who challenged the history profession with a creative interpretation of the entire sweep of U.S. history."

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"The impact of the revisionist school on U.S. diplomatic history has been significant, for prominent revisionist historians such as William Appleman Williams have adamantly and convincingly challenged the interpretations of conventional historians regarding American diplomacy and foreign policy, especially in the context of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. Williams was "a serious scholar who helped an entire generation conceptualize the specific character of U.S. imperialism...""

Tags:williams, revisionist, history

Abstract
Tactful European diplomat, thrifty businessman, powerful lawyer, meticulous biographer, beloved uncle, nature lover, protector of American culture, the United States' first world renowned writer-Washington Irving was all these things and much more. This paper details the life of Washington Irving and his impact on American history as both an author, diplomat and a preserver of American culture.

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"Besides writing American literature Irving published a book entitled Bracebridge Hall depicting the beautiful English countryside where he now was spending great amounts of time. Sir Walter Scott suggested that he travel to Germany to collect German folklore. Irving took Scott's advice and moved to Dresden where he studied German, viewed German art and collected new material for his next work. He also wrote plays for the court of King Frederick Augustus I. After living in Germany as a visiting celebrity, Irving moved to Paris to begin compiling his notes into what finally became the book Tales of a Traveler in 1824. ""

Tags:sleepy, hollow, legend, rip, van, winkle, Revolutionary, War

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The paper discusses Franklin's diplomatic abilities and successes that were heavily influenced by the Freemasons. The paper explains that the Freemasonry was a secret organization in which members would generically help each other successfully achieve their established desiderates. The paper attempts to shows how the Freemasons offered him the vision of an improved future and the energy to fight for his vision of freedom.

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"Benjamin Franklin's actual date of birth is uncertain; according to some sources, this would have occurred on the 6th of January 1705, whereas others place his birth the following year, on the 17th of January. As an adolescent, Franklin was inclined towards truth and his desire to present it to the world materialized in his newspaper related activities. He travelled to various regions and documented his findings. As an adult, he became interested in various domains, including arts, politics and even science. "Ten years before the breaking out of the war of the Revolution, Hume called Franklin " the first philosopher and indeed the first great man of letters " in the new world ; on the very eve of that struggle, Samuel Johnson, in his astonishing pamphlet Taxation no Tyranny, described him as " a master of mischief," who knew " how to put in motion the engine of political electricity"; and during the war, while Franklin was pressing the claims of the American patriots upon France, he was often represented in various attitudes as commanding and using the lightning as a servant of the cause of liberty."

Tags:independence, freedom, resurrection, Lodge, of, Nine, Sisters

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This paper explains that, even though the Treaty of Versailles ultimately failed, it changed diplomatic history. The author not only examines Woodrow Wilson's impossible plan for the treaty and the League of Nations but also addresses the motivations of France, Great Britain, Italy and Japan and what they hoped to gain. The paper relates that the German people also felt that they were being treated unfairly and were betrayed by their government; therefore, the problems, which they had with the government and with the allied forces, distressed the German people.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Woodrow Wilson
The Long and Devastating War
The Spoils of War
Political Pressure and the Punishment of Germany
France
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Great Britain
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Italy
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Japan
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
United States Politics
German Response to the Treaty
Conclusion

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"This idea that Congress had regarding whether it would be more difficult to declare war was very important, as it also related to the spoils of war. The Treaty, had it been ratified, would have helped out many nations, but would have also made it more difficult for countries that did war with one another to collect items and take them home to their country. Because of this, the spoils of war that were generally collected would no longer be available, and many of the larger nations did not agree with this idea."

Tags:league, wilson, allies, congress, spoils

Abstract
This paper takes the form of a letter to a new President of the United States from a Chinese diplomat stationed in Taiwan. The letter emphasizes that the United States not abandon Taiwan due to the fact that this would promote warfare.

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"This study will provide a biographical sketch of Benjamin Franklin. ... "In an era when the fomenting and support of revolution are claimed by youth as their especial attributes, it is significant to recall that two hundred years ago the person feared by the crowned heads of England and many parts of Europe as the most dangerous man in America was Benjamin Franklin--aged sixty-eight to eighty"

At the same time, of course, as much of a threat as he was in revolutionary and political terms, Franklin was far more than a fighter for justice and freedom, although he would have rightly claimed the spotlight of posterity for his political exploits alone."

Abstract
The objective of the paper is to prove that Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant thinker and interesting person who made significant contributions in the independence movement of his country as well as helped to develop many projects for the benefit of the American public. This paper focuses on his contribution to the American War of Independence, formation of the U.S. government and its constitution as well as his introduction of brilliant new and original ideas in the fields of science and public service.

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"Benjamin Franklin has always fascinated me personally as a remarkable personality due to the astonishing range of roles that he excelled in journalist, printer, diplomat, scientist, and philosopher most of us ordinary mortals can hardly master a single vocation in a lifetime!
So in writing this paper I wanted to highlight the contributions of one of my favorite personalities. By doing research in to the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin I also wished to learn more about him. In studying the achievements of such extra-ordinary personalities from our history we are inspired to follow in their footsteps and can strive to lift our own life-standards to try and match the lofty benchmarks set for us. Such uplifting of standards not only benefits an individual personally; it also helps the society to improve."

Tags:america, leader, war, independance, constitution, discovery