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Philosophy

The philosophy of Independent Diplomat is that the common good, peace and prosperity are promoted by clear communication and good diplomacy. Advice from experienced and professional diplomats can help prevent and ameliorate conflict, improve human conditions and contribute to common understanding of shared problems. The accent will be on help to those who need it most: the disadvantaged, politically-oppressed and economically-marginalised. The guiding principle of ID will be the minimisation of human suffering.

An additional aspect of ID's work is to expand the tools of diplomacy beyond conventional institutional techniques. Innovative use of the media, creative negotiation and presentational techniques can help promote issues that are ignored in the conventional discourse.

Code of Ethics

Independent Diplomat will always operate within international law and will not assist those promoting violence. Its assistance is designed to help those with legitimate needs articulate those needs in international forums, and thereby to help reduce the risk of conflict.

ID additionally requires that its clients are committed to democratic and accountable government and to the protection of human rights.

Independent Diplomat staff respect the confidentiality of ID’s work and are bound by this code and not by any other loyalty to governments or other bodies. ID will act without regard to race, religion or gender.

ID is a politically neutral and independent facilitator and will not countenance any conduct which seeks to undermine or compromise that status.