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This book explores how WhatsApp is transforming multilateral diplomacy. Drawing on real-life exchanges from diplomatic WhatsApp groups—including CARICOM and the UN’s Sixth Committee—it reveals how instant messaging facilitates rapid coordination, fosters inclusivity, and redefines diplomatic communication. The book combines theory and practice, beginning with the evolution of diplomatic communication tools, followed by an empirical analysis of WhatsApp usage by diplomats. It outlines both the opportunities—such as speed and accessibility—and the risks, including confidentiality and power imbalances. With recommendations for optimizing the use of digital platforms in diplomacy, the book offers a timely and unique perspective on how messaging apps are reshaping international cooperation. A valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students of international relations, diplomacy, and digital communication.
Wisnique Panier is a Haitian diplomat and scholar, currently serving as Minister Counsellor at Haiti’s Permanent Mission to the UN. He represents Haiti in the Sixth Committee (Legal) of the General Assembly. Dr. Panier holds a Ph.D. in Public Communication from Université Laval and multiple master’s degrees in law and communication from France. He lectures at the State University of Haiti and is the author of several books and academic publications.
Céline Fabre is Counsellor at Haiti’s Permanent Mission to the UN. She studied international relations in the Dominican Republic and law in Haiti, later earning a master’s in diplomacy from UNITAR-UOC. She has served in Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2012 and actively participated in key UN negotiations, especially in the Third Committee.
Christopher Pierre is First Secretary at the Mission of Haiti to the UN. He specializes in peacekeeping and decolonization. He holds degrees in diplomacy and international relations and is completing a business analysis program at Harvard Business School.
List of contents
Chapter 1- WhatsApp and Multilateral Diplomacy: An Introduction.- Chapter 2- Presentation of the results of the study.- Chapter 3- The Pros and Cons of Using WhatsApp in Multilateral Diplomacy.- Chapter 4- Prospects and Recommendations for the Future.-Chapter 5- General Conclusion: Towards a Balanced and Resilient Digital Diplomacy.
About the author
Wisnique Panier is a Haitian diplomat and scholar, currently serving as Minister Counsellor at Haiti’s Permanent Mission to the UN. He represents Haiti in the Sixth Committee (Legal) of the General Assembly. Dr. Panier holds a Ph.D. in Public Communication from Université Laval and multiple master’s degrees in law and communication from France. He lectures at the State University of Haiti and is the author of several books and academic publications.
Céline Fabre is Counsellor at Haiti’s Permanent Mission to the UN. She studied international relations in the Dominican Republic and law in Haiti, later earning a master’s in diplomacy from UNITAR-UOC. She has served in Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2012 and actively participated in key UN negotiations, especially in the Third Committee.
Christopher Pierre is First Secretary at the Mission of Haiti to the UN. He specializes in peacekeeping and decolonization. He holds degrees in diplomacy and international relations and is completing a business analysis program at Harvard Business School.
Summary
This book explores how WhatsApp is transforming multilateral diplomacy. Drawing on real-life exchanges from diplomatic WhatsApp groups—including CARICOM and the UN’s Sixth Committee—it reveals how instant messaging facilitates rapid coordination, fosters inclusivity, and redefines diplomatic communication. The book combines theory and practice, beginning with the evolution of diplomatic communication tools, followed by an empirical analysis of WhatsApp usage by diplomats. It outlines both the opportunities—such as speed and accessibility—and the risks, including confidentiality and power imbalances. With recommendations for optimizing the use of digital platforms in diplomacy, the book offers a timely and unique perspective on how messaging apps are reshaping international cooperation. A valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students of international relations, diplomacy, and digital communication.
