Constraints that digital diplomats face

Diplomats and world leaders across the world are increasing their presence on social media platforms—more than 68% of world leaders are now on social media. However, the private nature and protocol of diplomacy means there are certain constraints that diplomats face. Ambassador Navdeep Suri outlines what some of these constraints are and how they may inhibit diplomats from using public platforms to speak freely

BY GH Videos and Navdeep Suri

Diplomats and world leaders across the world are increasing their presence on social media platforms—more than 68% of world leaders are now on social media. However, the private nature and protocol of diplomacy means there are certain constraints that diplomats face. Ambassador Navdeep Suri outlines what some of these constraints are and how they may inhibit diplomats from using public platforms to speak freely.

Navdeep Suri is currently the Ambassador of India to the Arab Republic of Egypt. He previously was Joint Secretary and Head of the Public Diplomacy divisions in the Ministry of External Affairs.