Tag: diplomacy
All About the United States Office of Language Services
Founded in 1789 by Thomas Jefferson, OLS functions under the Bureau of Administration and serves as the ears, voice, and words of the federal government in over 40 languages.
The Power of Language in Multilingual Diplomacy
In the global political landscape, attaining positive diplomatic outcomes often depends on language -- specifically clarity, tone, and context.
Five Lessons From a Life in Multilingual Diplomacy
From the value of an accent to the importance of word choices, the author shares key insights from her career as an interpreter, cultural strategist, and global diplomacy advisor.
The Language of Diplomacy
We often think of international diplomacy during crises, but diplomats and their interpreters quietly work on a daily basis to maintain peaceful and productive international partnerships. To gain insight into this little-known field of interpreting, MultiLingual spoke with American diplomatic interpreter Lefteris Kafatos.
Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Using three examples of poor translations that changed the course of history, Ewandro Magalhães illustrates the tough job of interpreters in the arena of international diplomacy and how they can also serve as catalysts for understanding and reconciliation.