The history of the diplomat’s functions and skills. The commentary includes quotations from figures as contrasted as Demosthenes, Machiavelli, and President Kennedy. Shows how the modern career diplomat exercises techniques developed over centuries, but today is supported by the resources of modern technology. He must have qualities of patience, integrity and a strong sense of national purpose. Narrated by Alastair Duncan.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002852
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Diplomacy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Diplomats
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)